Australia have requested the release of Kane Douglas from Leinster for the Rugby Championship and World Cup, the Irish region's team manager Guy Easterby has revealed.
Douglas won 14 caps for the Wallabies before heading to the RDS last summer, and therefore falls well short of being available for his country under their 60-Test rule.
However, Australia have taken advantage of a World Rugby regulation that allows players to be released for international duty during approved windows.
And it appears that both Douglas and South African teammate Zane Kirchner have Leinster's backing as they aim to secure a World Cup spot.
"Zane Kirchner is also in the initial South African squad and likewise we wish him well," Easterby said.
"It reflects positively on Leinster when we have players selected for national squads.
"We have been in discussions with the Australian Rugby Union and with Kane for a few weeks now and we have made our position clear. Kane is contracted to Leinster for another two seasons and we look forward to welcoming him back when his commitments with the ARU come to an end."