“The events of the last seven days have been part of a journey in transitioning to new territory.

“It’s now about working through the obstacles and potential miscommunication to ensure there’s actually transparency.

“We’re still very much in the same headspace as what we were prior.”

That headspace involves a cap on Giteau Law exemptions, as Waugh insisted no bridges have been burned with Cooper, Kerevi and McMahon.

The committee is also open to a model in which the Wallabies pick Japan-based stars for the July Tests and The Rugby Championship but not for the spring tour, given it falls in line with their pre-season.

“Nothing is off the table, to be honest. I think as I said, it’s all really new. And we’re really conscious that we would love all Australia’s best players playing in Australia as frequently as possible,” Waugh said.

“Ensuring there is absolute transparency in communication and expectation, everyone can then make really well-informed decisions and also plan for any potential selections or from a Japanese club point of view, they then know whether they can be called upon under Reg 9.

“It’s very much an open book.”

Meanwhile, Kerevi and Cooper posted messages on Instagram to express a desire to remain Wallabies in 2022 and beyond.

The trio have been accused of putting club before country, and they felt strongly enough about the matter to respond via social media.

“I’ve changed what I’ve wanted to write on this post many times. I’ve felt angry, sad, confused, betrayed but mostly heart broken,” Kerevi wrote.

“I’m trying my best to let God take control instead of letting my emotions take over ... But be careful, God has a way of bringing out the TRUTH one way or the other. He has his ways of humbling us all!

“I thank my club @sungoliath_official for allowing me this opportunity during my holiday to continue to pursue that dream.

“I cherish my time in the Wallaby gold and having this opportunity to again represent this country has been amazing. Most importantly my teammates who we grow with each day through the highs and lows & Dave and his staff for their efforts the past few months.

“It’s never any one players jersey! You need strong shoulders when you put that jersey on because you carry the history of all the players of the past that paid it forward as I will one day leave it for the next. That time may be now and if it is, I will forever be grateful to have had played a part in the Wallaby journey.

“One thing, don’t ever question my love for it!”

Cooper expressed similar sentiments soon after Kerevi’s post.

“My growth as a man is being able to admit I’m hurt,” he wrote.

“It hurts that I won’t be on tour to Europe with my teammates, especially after experiencing so much growth and overcoming challenges each week.

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“I’m hurt that I couldn’t please everyone and keep both my employer and country happy. But although I am hurting now, the happiness I feel from my journey to this point far outweighs the hurt.

“I am so thankful to everyone, from my club @hanazono_kintetsu_liners for allowing me to play for Australia again, to Renz and the @wallabies staff for inviting me in to what proved to be an incredible atmosphere and for all your efforts the past few months but most of all to my teammates and brothers.

“We challenge each other to be better each day and as a result we saw enormous growth both as men and as athletes. Thank you for making the last few months possible.

“This journey has no finish line and my efforts to continue to walk this path will not change.

“What’s meant to be will be.”

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