A former dual code star has urged Zac Lomax to put his hat in the ring for the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup squad in the wake of R360’s postponement.

Lomax was set to sign a deal with the rebel league and was granted a shock early release from his Eels contract to do so.

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However, the projected start of the R360 competition has fallen over. Instead of a late 2026 beginning, the start date has been pushed back to 2028.

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That leaves Lomax in limbo. Due to the terms of his exit from Parramatta, he is unable to sign with another NRL team until 2028.

His agent Clinton Schifcofske implied that despite the R360 setback, Lomax will likely explore opportunities outside of rugby league.

“Zac has options. Zac has always been interested in other things so he can pick and choose now,” Schifcoske said.

“There’s no shortage of interest. We’ll make a final decision shortly.”

While Lomax could follow the path of several ex-NRL stars and chase a career in combat sports, former dual international Lote Tuqiri believes a switch to the 15-man code should be Lomax’s next move.

Tuqiri is considered one of the more successful dual code stars of all time having played 67 Tests for the Wallabies after making the switch.

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He believes Lomax’s game is tailor-made for rugby union.

“The Wallabies would look at him, for sure. Not too many blokes in the current squad have put up their hands. There are spots available,” Tuqiri told Code Sports.

“Lomax would be successful in rugby union. He is great under the high ball, he’s one of the best exponents in rugby league, he is a goal kicker, a big body, he’s aggressive and has a kicking game.”

Code Sports have reported that Lomax wouldn’t have quit the Eels unless he had a contract sorted with a club for next season which is believed to be with a Japanese or French rugby franchise.

“He should go chase the money overseas, come back for a Super Rugby season and then have a crack at the World Cup,” Tuqiri continued.

“Everyone is chasing deals in France or Japan but Lomax is a world-class athlete so he will find somewhere.”

It’s likely the Wallabies wouldn’t be overly content with their current best 15 two years out from the home World Cup.

While there were some promising and pleasing signs during the Lions’ recent tour of Australia, the Wallabies’ 2025 campaign ended with a whimper, losing all four games of their European Tour – the first touring team from Australia to do that in 67 years.