Australia confident about untested Suaalii after code switch
LONDON :Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make an impact when he plays his first senior rugby union match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Australia confident about untested Suaali after code switch
LONDON : Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make an impact when he plays his first senior rugby union international match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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