Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 33-year-old lock said he and Wallabies' team management had looked at all options before deciding against a late dash to Auckland. "I love playing for Australia and, again, I do love playing for La Rochelle as well. Australia's progress under coach Joe Schmidt this season has impressed all their Rugby Championship rivals but not produced the silverware they crave. They lost the British & Irish Lions series 2-1, the Mandela Challenge Plate to South Africa and split the Argentina series 1-1.