Harry Johnson-Holmes wants to "spend as much time as I can" in the Wallabies jersey throughout his career.
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The ideal scenario for the Wanderers junior and NSW Waratahs prop would be donning the green and gold uniform against Argentina in Newcastle on Saturday.
However, despite not being named in the 23 on Thursday and regardless of any short-term selections in this year's Tri Nations series, the Australian squad member remains patient and feels his time will come down the track.
My ultimate goal is to try and spend as much time as I can in that jersey.
- Harry Johnson-Holmes
"My ultimate goal is to try and spend as much time as I can in that jersey," Johnson-Holmes told the Newcastle Herald.
"Obviously it would be special to run out again at McDonald Jones Stadium [having played there for NSW last year], but this time to represent my country.
"Regardless, I'm happy with the result [a Test match] for the region and the community, who get to reap the rewards of it.
"For me, my time will come when it comes to get back into that green and gold jersey. And when it does I'll be raring to go."
Johnson-Holmes, 23, says the current Wallabies camp, based around Cessnock and Pokolbin, has provided him with fresh insights and a platform to launch from in 2021.
"Being able to work with blokes like [new Wallabies coach] Dave [Rennie] and all the staff involved this year has given me really good insight into the game," he said.
"It's also given me a really good idea and indication of what they expect from their players and given me something to work on.
"Hopefully it means I come into next year chomping at the bit and scoring some tries."
Johnson-Holmes, who originally hails from Cowra and now lives in Sydney's Moore Park, made his Test debut last year after being called up late and flown to South Africa.
The former Merewether High School student said, as a "first timer" the 2019 experience was a lot more "intense" being a World Cup campaign.
"I got a lot out of it at that level seeing them prepare for the biggest competition in the world. This year is a bit different with more opportunity to get involved and contribute directly," he said.
His parents both live at The Junction.
Josh Callinan
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
