
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has revealed Israel Folau as an idol and inspiration as he pledges to tackle head-on the pressure and expectation of being Australian rugby's most prized signing in more than a decade.
In a wide-ranging interview, a candid Suaalii on Tuesday opened up about the flak that flew his way after deciding to defect from the NRL, the pride of wearing the Wallabies gold, while also declaring a desire to one day represent Australia at an Olympic Games.