Overview

• Suaalii fractured his jaw in a collision with Andrew Kellaway during a Super Rugby Pacific match and underwent corrective surgery three weeks ago.
• He has regained the five kilograms he lost after surgery, attributing the weight gain to his mother’s home cooking and family support.
• After returning to full-contact sessions this week, he declared himself “100 per cent” ready to face Fiji in Newcastle on July 6.
• His presence strengthens the Wallabies’ backline ahead of the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions starting July 19 in Brisbane.
• His versatility covering inside centre, fullback and wing roles gives coach Joe Schmidt tactical flexibility for the tour.