Jason Robinson, the most successful cross-code rugby player of the modern era, is backing Australia’s newest league convert to make an instant impact if he is parachuted into Saturday’s Test against England. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in line to feature in a Wallaby jersey for the first time and could even start despite not having played a single game of professional union.
Australia are desperately hoping the 21-year-old Suaalii will be the catalyst who transforms their recent fortunes, not just in their forthcoming November Tests but in next year’s three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions. If the former Sydney Roosters back does make his debut at Twickenham, Robinson is among those who believe he may surprise a few people.
