New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has excluded seven players from his starting 23, leading to their early releases from the team. Rugby union star Mark Nawaqanitawase has been granted a release from his contract to join the Roosters in the NRL after not being selected for the Wallabies squad, with a focus on his transition into rugby league. Another Wallaby, Carter Gordon, is set to join the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL following his release from Rugby Australia, allowing immediate integration into the team. Both players are making moves to the NRL after being left out of the Wallabies squad, with Nawaqanitawase's release pending his Olympic commitments.