Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii downplays rivalry with Sione Tuipulotu before Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions Test
Wallabies player Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is keeping things low-key ahead of a potential rematch with British and Irish Lions' Sione Tuipulotu in the upcoming Test match. The two players had a heated encounter in their previous meeting, but Suaalii is focused on team performance rather than personal rivalries.
Wallabies gun Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has avoided throwing fuel on the fire ahead of a possible rematch with British and Irish Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu in Saturday's opening Test in Brisbane. The two had a skirmish in their first meeting at Murrayfield last November, with Tuipulotu sledged Suaalii after a tackle. Since then, Tuipulotu was cautioned to stop talking about the incident as Suaalii was ready to go. Suaalii downplayed hostilities, focusing on the game and team performance. While teammate Will Skelton hinted at potential fireworks, Suaalii highlighted the significance of the Lions series for him.
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