New Zealand Rugby has put a proposal to Rugby Australia that it says would allow Crusaders loose forward Pete Samu to be available for the Wallabies against Ireland in June.
However, the detail of the proposal is unknown.
It's been speculated in Australia that NZR has asked for money.
NZR is not commenting on that.
The Wallabies announced their squad for the June series with Samu's name missing but coach Michael Cheika saying a place was available for him.
Melbourne‑born Samu earlier this week signed to join the Brumbies this year, but to be eligible to play for the Wallabies this year he needs clearance from the NZR.
That had been requested by Australia, but an answer had not been forthcoming in time for the Wallabies squad announcement.
Cheika only named five loose forwards in his squad pending a decision on Samu.
Samu made his first‑class debut for Tasman in 2014 after moving from Sydney, and was picked for the Crusaders in 2016.
Round 16 of the Super Rugby competition kicks off at 7.35 tonight when the Highlanders clash with the Hurricanes.
Source: Stuff.co
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