
BREAKING NEWS: David Porecki Makes Shocking Move to…
In a stunning and unexpected development, Australian hooker **David Porecki** has officially declared his international allegiance to **Fiji**, shocking fans and analysts across the rugby world.
Porecki, who has previously represented the Wallabies and was seen as a steady presence in the Australian front row, announced this morning that he will be joining the **Fijian national team** ahead of the upcoming **Pacific Nations Cup**. The move comes after months of speculation about his international future following changes in World Rugby’s eligibility rules.
> “Fiji is home for a part of my heart,” Porecki said in an emotional press conference in Suva. “This is more than rugby—it’s about family, roots, and giving back to a country that means so much to me.”
orecki qualifies to represent Fiji through his maternal heritage, and under current World Rugby rules, players can switch allegiance if they have a three-year stand-down from international play and a parent or grandparent from the country they wish to represent.
The move has been widely praised in the Pacific, with Fijian head coach **Mick Byrne** calling it “a massive win for Fijian rugby,” noting that Porecki’s Super Rugby and international experience would bring invaluable leadership to the squad.
Meanwhile, Rugby Australia has yet to issue an official statement, though sources suggest they were “blindsided” by the timing of the announcement.
Porecki is expected to debut for Fiji in their upcoming test match against Tonga next weekend.
This decision is sure to spark conversation about player loyalty, eligibility laws, and the growing trend of top-tier athletes opting to represent their ancestral nations.
More to follow.