Watch: Wallabies’ new superstar convert

Joseph Suaalii is looking to follow in Israel Folau’s footsteps as the big-money NRL convert prepares to make his Wallabies debut in the Autumn Nations Series.

The 21-year-old outside back was a standout schoolboy rugby union player before electing to begin his professional career in rugby league with Sydney Roosters.

He signed a multi-million dollar deal – reported to be between A$1.5 and A$1.6 million (R17,6m) per year -with Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs from the end of the 2024 season, following in the footsteps of former rugby league stars such as Israel Folau and Sonny Bill Williams.

Suaalii has been included in the Wallabies squad for the November tour fixtures against England, Wales and Scotland and could make his Test debut before he gets a run in Super Rugby next year.