Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has slammed what he describes as the “thuggish behaviour” of NRL figures towards Joseph Suaalii since the teenager signed with rugby
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has slammed what he described as the “thuggish behaviour” of NRL figures towards Joseph Suaalii since the teenager signed with rugby, and said the 15-man code would take the Roosters star straight away if league doesn’t want him.
Phil Gould has implored Joseph Suaalii to leave the NRL immediately after signing a multimillion-dollar contract to switch codes at the end of next year.McLennan suggested the Gould comments were part of a “hysterical” broader reaction from NRL figures about Suaalii’s decision to return to rugby. “At rugby we are more pro-player. Longer careers, greater life experience, more focused on player welfare and more fun.”on players already in Australia’s Super Rugby sides, regarding the size of the reported $1.6 million-per-season pay cheque and opportunities for selection.
“He is a really talented athlete and to have him in the back three, if that means I am in or out, I don’t really mind because he is such a good athlete and if he is going to win the Tahs games, then beautiful.
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