Notoriously
private Sports Illustrated model Jessica Gomes was seen for the first
time with her new boyfriend former Wallabies star Rocky Elsom on New
Year's Eve.
The
couple, who have kept their romance under wraps since reportedly
getting together in June, could barely keep their hands off one another
as they hit Sydney's Palm Beach over the Christmas period.
Wading
into the sea Jessica, 29, showed off her spectacular curves in a
forest-green two-piece bikini, proving just why she has appeared in
every swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated since 2008.
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Making a splash! Sports Illustrated
stunner Jessica Gomes is seen for first time with boyfriend Rocky Elsom
as they hold hands and frolic in the surf
Green dream: The 29-year-old showed
off her Sports Illustrated curves in a sexy two-piece as she hit the
beach on New Year's Eve with her boyfriend, rugby union player Rocky
The
model who boasts perfect 33-24-36 credentials, looked in great spirits
as she frolicked with her new beau, 31, her salt-sprayed brunette locks
falling around her shoulders.
Rugby
union star Ricky coaxed his girlfriend deeper into the waves, as she
bravely grasped at his hand, standing thigh deep as the water swirled
around her.
The
hunky sports star revealed his buff physique in a pair of blue swim
shorts, while the Toulon player's back appeared to be taped up, possibly
due to injury.
Sizzling on the sands: The Australian
beauty was back Down Under for the holiday season, reuniting with her
beau who is normally based in France where he plays for Toulon
Take my hand! The sports star held
onto his girlfriend's hand as the pair waded into the swirling waters at
Palm Beach, the location for Home And Away
Emerging
from the surf, the muscular flanker reached out to affectionately
grab his girl's shoulder as they grinned at one another.
Following
their splash in the surf the pair covered up in towels as they left
sands, the famous filming location of Australia's long running soap Home
And Away.
International
face Jessica is based in the States but regularly returns to Australia
to carry out her duties as David Jones ambassador, meanwhile Ricky is in
Europe playing for the French team.
Reuniting
for the Christmas period Jessica shared a slew of bikini pictures
showing off her impeccable swimwear game, previously labeling the trip:
'A Summer Holiday to remember forever!'
'He's a really great guy and
I'm very happy': The aspiring model first revealed she was dating the
hulking athlete in June, when she was heard discussing the romance at a
David Jones photoshoot
Clearly
feeling the love, undoubtedly a Rocky side affect, she also
wrote: 'Feeling so thankful and very lucky to have created magical
memories here with the special people who I love very much in my life! I
love you all!'
Before emphatically stating: 'NEVER WANT TO LEAVE! BEST SUMMER BREAK!'
In June The Sunday Telegraph revealed that Jessica was off the market, after the model was heard discussing her new romance during a David Jones photoshoot.
She reportedly said: 'I think we are official.
'He's a really great guy and I'm very happy.'
The
aspiring actress and model has been single since splitting with her
property developer boyfriend Sebastian Drapac the previous November.
Best summer break! The swimsuit model
showed off her impeccable beachwear game as she gushed about her
Christmas, no doubt made extra special by boyfriend Rocky
Siren: The cover girl splits her time
between Sydney and the States, returning regularly for her David Jones
ambassador commitments