“When I went to Japan I wasn’t playing good rugby here. I thought that was me saying goodbye to Australian rugby,” Holloway said. “I did think my time definitely in the Wallabies system was over.

“I just spent some time [after the announcement] with my wife Cayley and my daughter Noa. We’re all very stoked and happy but there is still work to be done. We need to get that cap first. I think there will be some celebrating once that’s achieved.”

Holloway, who has 74 Super Rugby games to his name without a Test, has a decent chance of being picked in Australia’s best 23 players for the first Test in Perth on July 2. He had a brief stint in a Wallabies squad in 2018 but nothing came of it.

Rennie has said he thinks Holloway will be better utilised as a No.6 or No.6 option, as opposed to in the second row.

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The 29-year-old doesn’t care as long as he gets to sing the national anthem at Optus Stadium.

“I’m just more than willing to put my hand up in any way possible to help the team,” Holloway said. “I do want to lock down a position. What that is, we’re not sure yet. I want to show up and turn some heads.

“It’s doing what I’ve done at the Tahs this year. It’s about giving my best effort every day. I’ve got to train my arse off and hopefully the rest will follow.

“In the past when it’s come up, I’ve taken it for granted. I thought things were just going to come for me. Now I want to make the most of what I’ve got.”