Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was taken off the field on a stretcher after sustaining a serious injury during a match at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. The incident occurred while Suaalii was attempting to halt a Queensland Reds offensive play—he collided head-on with the knee of his Waratahs teammate Andrew Kellaway, resulting in him collapsing onto the ground.
The match was paused for an extended period due to concerns about Suaalii’s condition. Medical personnel promptly placed him in a neck brace before transporting him via a medicab to receive further treatment.
Tim Horan, a well-known figure in Australian rugby, urged Wallabies fans to remain calm amid the concerning situation. At the time of the injury, the Waratahs were locked in a competitive Super Rugby Pacific match against the Reds, with the score tied at 14-14 by halftime. NSW managed to score two tries through Henry O’Donnell and Jake Gordon, while the Reds responded with tries from Tate McDermott and Richie Asiata.
For those interested in the upcoming 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, matches will be exclusively available on Stan Sport, providing live coverage as well as on-demand viewing options.
The rugby community continues to send well wishes for Suaalii’s recovery, underscoring the sport’s camaraderie in times of injury. Further updates about his condition and the match are anticipated.