Joseph Suaalii’s Rugby Union Switch: Super Rugby Club, Wallabies Debut, Contract Details, and Position

Joseph Suaalii, the young rugby league sensation, is on the brink of making a monumental switch to rugby union after signing a lucrative deal with Rugby Australia last year. The talented athlete, who made a name for himself at the Sydney Roosters, has decided to return to the 15-man game where he initially excelled as a teenager.

Suaalii’s move to rugby union has drawn comparisons to other successful code-switchers like Sonny Bill Williams and Wendell Sailor. Rugby Australia chairman, Hamish McLennan, expressed his excitement about Suaalii’s decision, stating, “It will be electric to see him play for the Waratahs and wear Wallaby gold for Australia.”

The 20-year-old prodigy will be eligible to represent the Wallabies as soon as he completes his transition to rugby union. While the upcoming international tour to the UK may come too soon for Suaalii, fans can expect to see him in action during the British and Irish Lions tour in 2025.

Suaalii’s contract with Rugby Australia is set to make him one of the highest-paid players in Australian rugby history, with reports suggesting he will earn over $1.5 million per season. The Samoan international’s deal will see him don the Wallabies jersey until at least the end of 2027, making him a key player for the team in upcoming major events like the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

As for his position on the field, Suaalii’s role in rugby union is still up in the air, with speculation pointing towards him playing either at fullback or on the wing. With his exceptional talent and versatility, Suaalii is poised to make a significant impact in the world of rugby union and continue his rise to stardom in the sport.