Australia’s newest rugby star Joseph Sua’ali’i injured, forced off against Scotland
Australia’s newest rugby star Joseph Sua’ali’i injured, forced off against Scotland
Australia’s Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, right, watches his team during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Australia’s Jake Gordon, left, throws the ball after a scrum during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Australia’s Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, right, watches his team during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Australia’s Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, right, watches his team during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Australia’s Jake Gordon, left, throws the ball after a scrum during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
Australia’s Jake Gordon, left, throws the ball after a scrum during the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Scotland and Australia in Edinburgh, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Joseph Sua’ali’i, the new star of Australian rugby, was forced off the field because of an injury after a half-hour of the test match against Scotland on Sunday.
Sua’ali’i hurt his right arm tackling Sione Tuipulotu as the Scotland captain attempted to power through Australia’s defensive line.
Sua’ali’i received treatment but soon walked off the field at Murrayfield.
The 21-year-old Sua’ali’i switched codes from rugby league last month and was making his second start for the Wallabies. His debut was impressive in the 42-37 win at England two weeks ago.
The score was 7-3 to Scotland at the time of Sua’ali’i’s injury.
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