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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's Jaw Injury Ends Super Rugby Season, Lions Series Doubtful

The Waratahs star requires surgery for a fractured jaw, sidelining him for at least four weeks and leaving his availability for the Wallabies' British and Irish Lions Tests uncertain.

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Scotland v Australia - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - November 24, 2024 Australia's Joseph Suaalii arrives before the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
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Overview

  • Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii sustained a concussion and a small jaw fracture during the Waratahs' match against the Queensland Reds, requiring surgery and a minimum four-week recovery period.
  • The injury rules Suaalii out for the remainder of the Super Rugby season, with the Waratahs' playoff hopes already slim due to their current eighth-place standing.
  • Suaalii's availability for the British and Irish Lions series, starting July 19, remains uncertain pending a recovery review after the initial four-week timeframe.
  • Waratahs coach Dan McKellar emphasized close collaboration with Rugby Australia to optimize Suaalii's rehabilitation for potential Wallabies duties.
  • This marks Suaalii's second injury setback this season, following a foot injury earlier in the year, and raises concerns about his match readiness for upcoming Tests.