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It\u2019s a huge signing for the NRL\u2019s 19th club, who have already secured the signatures of Jarome Luai and Connor Watson.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an experience going over there (to Port Moresby), it strips back the humility side of it… we\u2019ll have a major role in having an impact of the nation. It\u2019s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,\u201d Lomax told the SMH.<\/p>\n
Lomax is excited for what is in store at the Chiefs, however, the talented outside back has shifted his focus back to the 15-man code.<\/p>\n
Lomax is one year into a two-year deal with the Western Force. <\/p>\n
While he\u2019s currently sidelined with osteitis pubis, Lomax harbors a dream to represent the Wallabies at next year\u2019s Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s even hoping to push for selection in the Wallabies\u2019 squad for the spring tour of Europe which begins in early November.<\/p>\n
\u201dMy heart and soul is absolutely dedicated to Australia in rugby union (at the moment),\u201d Lomax told the SMH.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI want nothing more than to pull on that gold jersey. That\u2019s what it\u2019s about. I need to get my body fit and healthy and in the best condition I can to be able to pull on that jersey.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a little bit unfortunate being out injured at the moment, but that\u2019s my goal, to play in a World Cup. I\u2019ll do everything in my power to give myself a red-hot chance.<\/p>\n \u201cIt would be a proud moment for myself and family. I\u2019d love to be able to do that (represent the Wallabies).\u201d<\/p>\n Zac Lomax putting pen-to-paper on his deal with the PNG Chiefs. Picture: Simon Keslep\/Post Courier PNGSource: Supplied Source Known<\/p>\n PERTH LAND NEW SIGNING<\/p>\n The Perth Bears have confirmed their newest signing with the arrival of utility Jack Cole on a three-year contract until the end of the 2029 season.<\/p>\n A member of the Penrith Panthers premiership-winning squads in 2022, 2023 and 2024, Cole is the perfect addition to the Bears due to his ability to play a number of different roles such as in the centres or halves.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m stoked to sign with Perth and be a part of their historic inaugural squad,\u201d Cole said. <\/p>\n \u201cI believe this club can help me continue to develop as a player and I\u2019m excited about the opportunity to move to Perth and get out amongst the community. <\/p>\n \u201cThe roster is really starting to take shape, and it will be an honour to run out in front of our home fans at HBF Park next year.\u201d<\/p>\n Jack Cole.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n Debuting in 2022, the 23-year-old has gone on to feature in 19 first-grade matches and was once labelled as Jarome Luai\u2019s long-term replacement in the No.6 jersey.<\/p>\n However, he fell down the club\u2019s pecking order following the arrival of Blaize Talagi from the Parramatta Eels who has made the five-eighth role his own at the foot of the mountains.<\/p>\n \u201cJack is a talented half who has enjoyed a lot of success both as a junior coming up through the ranks and obviously with the Panthers,\u201d Bears coach Mal Meninga said. <\/p>\n \u201cHe has an excellent kicking game and is a good organising half. <\/p>\n \u201cHis skillset compliments our roster, and I look forward to welcoming him over to Western Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n Doueihi all smiles in return to training | 07:34<\/p>\n WEBSTER FACING HUGE HALVES DECISION<\/p>\n Warriors coach Andrew Webster faces a \u201cbig call\u201d in weighing up whether to consider recalling talented playmaker Luke Metcalf amid the side\u2019s downturn in form.<\/p>\n The Warriors were knocked down from second to third on the ladder following an 18-6 upset loss to the Bulldogs<\/a> coupled with a Sydney Roosters win this past weekend. <\/p>\n They escaped with a somewhat fortunate win over the Dragons in Round 20 and have won just two of their last four.<\/p>\n In response, there have been calls for Webster to look at bringing Metcalf into the fold.<\/p>\n Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin have mostly done a great job in the halves but they have failed to inspire much in attack in recent weeks.<\/p>\n Metcalf has played in just two NRL games this season having been named in the first grade squad solely as injury cover.<\/p>\n He\u2019s on the move next season, signing a rich multi-year deal with the St George-Illawarra from 2027 after the Warriors allowed him to leave despite being contracted until 2028<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ex-Dragons coach Shane Flanagan believes that Metcalf\u2019s impending departure shouldn\u2019t cloud Webster\u2019s judgement over the next few important weeks with the Warriors just needing four more wins from their final six to lock in a top eight spot.<\/p>\n Horror injuries ruin Newcastle’s season | 02:15<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n TALKING POINTS: Forgotten part of Tigers mess; Wayne\u2019s looming contract call<\/a><\/p>\n CRAWLS: \u2018Get over it\u2019: Why Tigers, and NRL, must draw line in sand with Doueihi<\/a><\/p>\n