A frustrating run with injuries last year quashed the 26-year-old’s hopes of adding to his 24 Test caps at the World Cup,but he has returned and helped propel his side to fifth on the ladder.
With the ball in hand,Paisami has been a nightmare for defences,averaging 33 metres and three tackle busts a game.
His kicking game has grown under Queensland coach Les Kiss,while his three try assists in the past three rounds helped take pressure of young five-eighth Tom Lynagh.
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Now,Paisami has his eyes set on convincing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt he is the man to don the No.12 jumper against Wales in July.
“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,” Paisami said.
“Having the British and Irish Lions touring Australia next year comes around once in a player’s lifetime,and hopefully,I can earn a part in that.