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Hunter Paisami has re-signed to play for Queensland and Australia for 2025 and 2026, a week after playing his 50th game for the Reds as they defeated the Crusaders in a Super Rugby Pacific fixture in Christchurch. "I'm really stoked to be signing for another two years in Australia and with the Reds," Paisami said. "I'm really enjoying my time at the Reds with [head coach] Les Kiss and his crew. He's building something special and I want to be a part of it. "A major goal is to pull on that gold jersey again. That starts here by playing my best footy for the Reds and hopefully the opportunity to play at the next level comes from that. "Having the British & Irish Lions touring Australia next year comes around once in a player's lifetime, and hopefully I can earn a part in that." Paisami has made 24 appearances for Australia. Rugby Australia director of high performance Peter Horne said Paisami's decision to commit to Queensland and Australia was "a positive for all supporters of the game in this country". "He's shown some great form for the Reds so far this year and we look forward to watching him throughout the rest of the season," he said. Kiss also spoke highly of Paisami's influence on the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign, saying: "Hunter has been exceptional for us this season with how he has driven standards. "He's showing more variety in his game. It's always been there. He's found how to apply it to the different style we are playing. "He's a player who leads by his actions. The form he is in and with his age profile, there are good things ahead for Hunter with the Reds and as the strong option he offers the Wallabies."
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