Tupou has his 'mojo' back and Wallabies want more
Les Kiss will continue to assure Taniela Tupou's new French bosses the Wallabies are looking after him, thrilled the prop has rediscovered his "mojo" in the Test arena.
Taniela Tupou returned to form for the Wallabies, scoring two tries in their second Test win over Japan. Wallabies coach Les Kiss is maintaining contact with Tupou's French club, Racing 92, as he remains away on international duty. The coach is optimistic about Tupou's return to form and plans to include him in the Wallabies' squad for their upcoming two-Test tour of Argentina.
Kiss expressed his delight at Tupou's rediscovery of his "mojo" in the Test arena, praising the prop's power and skill. Tupou's impressive performance, including a match-winning try in Osaka, suggests he is near his best as Australia prepares for next year's home Rugby World Cup. The coach emphasized the importance of allowing players to be themselves while ensuring they are well taken care of by their respective clubs.
With Tom Hooper unavailable, Tupou is the only overseas-based Wallaby currently in the Test rotation. The coach has been in regular communication with Racing 92's staff to ensure Tupou's seamless transition back to the team. While wishing Hooper well, Kiss remains confident about Tupou's potential and his role in the team's future success.
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