It's the curious case of Nick Frost, a Wallabies camp and the land of the rising sun.
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The ACT Brumbies giant may well be the form lock in Australian rugby today. He leads Super Rugby Pacific with 34 lineout wins including five steals.
So it's little wonder Wallabies coach Dave Rennie picked the 206cm 22-year-old in his squad for a camp on the Gold Coast next week.
Frost has signed a contract to join Robbie Deans' Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan next year, meaning the uncapped prospect could be lost to Australian rugby.
But the landscape could change dramatically if Frost earns a Test cap for the Wallabies against England in July, however Frost is no guarantee for a Test debut so soon.
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League One clubs are limited to fielding two players capped by foreign international teams, meaning a Test debut for Frost could force the Wild Knights to reassess their plans.
"I'm pretty much just trying to play week by week at the moment, that's all I'm focusing on," Frost said a fortnight ago when asked about signing in Japan.
"I'm just enjoying my rugby, that's the best thing. I'm getting a few games together which is enjoyable, I'm just trying to build on things and taking it week by week.
"The physical side of the game was always a work on. It's pleasing I've seen a bit of growth there. It's paying off but I've obviously got a fair bit to go as well."
Frost has been a standout for the Brumbies since Cadeyrn Neville suffered a shoulder injury, and he will look to continue his impressive campaign against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night.
"He's been unreal for us. When he first came here we knew he was really fit, his point of difference is his work rate, how fast he is for a lock, and the skill he has around the field," Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa said.
"He has really grown in his game around the set piece, his maul defence, his maul attack, especially around the scrum.
"It was unfortunate that Nev got injured early in the season, but we see the opportunity Frost has been given and he has taken it with both hands. I'm looking forward to seeing him take this challenge on."
SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC ROUND SEVEN
Saturday: Queensland Reds v ACT Brumbies at Lang Park, 7.45pm. Broadcast live on Stan Sport.
Brumbies team: 1. James Slipper, 2. Folau Fainga'a, 3. Allan Alaalatoa (c), 4. Darcy Swain, 5. Nick Frost, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Jahrome Brown, 8. Pete Samu, 9. Ryan Lonergan, 10. Rod Iona, 11. Andy Muirhead, 12. Irae Simone, 13. Len Ikitau, 14. Tom Wright, 15. Jesse Mogg. Reserves: 16. Lachlan Lonergan, 17. Scott Sio, 18. Sefo Kautai, 19. Tom Hooper, 20. Ed Kennedy, 21. Nic White, 22. Hudson Creighton, 23. Cam Clark.
Reds team: 1. Harry Hoopert, 2. Josh Nasser, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Ryan Smith, 5. Angus Blyth, 6. Liam Wright (co-c), 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Harry Wilson, 9. Tate McDermott (co-c), 10. James O'Connor, 11. Filipo Daugunu, 12. Hamish Stewart, 13. Hunter Paisami, 14. Josh Flook, 15. Jordan Petaia. Reserves: 16. Richie Asiata, 17. Feao Fotuaika, 18. Zane Nonggorr, 19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20. Tuaina Taii Tualima, 21. Kalani Thomas, 22. Isaac Henry, 23. Lawson Creighton
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