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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. The Waratahs’ star back was set to start against the Hurricanes but pulled out during warm-up. Suaalii had been crucial in the Waratahs' strong start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, playing outside centre in both opening matches. George Poolman makes his debut in Suaalii's absence and may see extended playtime. Scans confirm the extent of Suaalii's injury, with the club announcing he will miss significant action. This setback impacts head coach Dan McKellar's plans, as Suaalii may return against the Crusaders in late April or be out until May's clash with the Highlanders. Despite this injury, he remains in contention for the Wallabies’ Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France, and Italy in July. This marks Suaalii's second serious injury since joining rugby union in 2024.
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