Mike Catt helped turn Ireland into the best side in the world. Now with the Waratahs,he’s been blown away by the talent of 20-year-old Max Jorgensen.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss a third match for the Waratahs due to a toe injury,but the $5m man hasn’t been idle while sidelined – and he insists his Lions dream is still on.
In an exclusive interview,the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game,interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
The cross-code star was already on something of a rugby crash course with the Lions tour looming,but the ongoing nature of his toe injury is a concern.
With all the spotlight trained on his high-profile teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii,the pressure is now off the Waratahs’ other young star. And he’s thriving.
The NRL is looking for a miracle in the US when it should be taking the easy option and expanding to New Zealand’s South Island.
Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii lasted seven minutes against Queensland in State of Origin last year and is set to miss another shot against NSW’s oldest rivals in his new code.
The win over the Highlanders was effectively an eight-point swing in terms of competition points,and could be vital come the end of the season.
No-one deserved to score a match-winning try for NSW more than Sifa Amone,who had to fight through a torturous summer just to be on the field.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii made his Waratahs debut against the Highlanders and was surprised at the intensity and pace of the game.