Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has put the bitter disappointment of missing the World Cup behind him by signing an extension with Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies. In a boost to the Brumbies ahead of this weekend’s semifinal against the Blues, Lolesio has signed to the end of 2025 with a one year extension to his current deal. Lolesio has started all but one match for the Brumbies on their run to the semis.
He’s currently goal-kicking at 84% and sitting in the top three for try assists across the competition. Lolesio was snubbed by Eddie Jones for the World Cup with the former coach opting for Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson as his No.10s on that doomed campaign.
Told he didn’t “attack enough” by Jones, Lolesio never got a look-in under him. “I was pretty pissed off,” Lolesio told The Roar in December. “Just at the whole situation, really.
“During that time, when I found out that I wasn’t going to be in the Wallabies going for the World Cup, it was very disappointing. I was very disappointed but happy for all the Brumbies boys that made the team.” Instead of being tarnished by the World Cup disaster, Lolesio went to play as a tournament cover for Toulon in France’s top competition.
He played seven times and enhanced his reputation. It also opened his eyes to the potential of leaving Australia for overseas. “It was definitely something I needed.
Who knows. I’d love to go back there. Whether it’s next year or in five years, we’ll see what hap.
