Leicester Tigers hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has announced that he will retire from international rugby following a final appearance for Australia in their World Cup warm-up fixture against Samoa on Saturday in Sydney.
Polota-Nau has been named among the replacements for the match.
Speaking from Wallabies camp, Polota-Nau said: “It’s a privilege to wear the gold jersey again, most likely for the last time.”
“It’s been a hell of a journey from my end and I feel very fortunate.”
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