All Blacks Greats divided into the best ‘dangerous’ position of Joseph Suaalii: Planet Rugby

The high profile code hopper Joseph Suaalii received praise from the great blacks Justin Marshall, Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina after shining in his Waatah debut on the weekend.

Suaalii made his reverence of Super Rugby Pacific in an entertaining match against the highlanders at the Allianz stadium on Friday and the match went down to the cable with the Waratahs finally ensuring a close victory of 37-36.

The 21 -year -old was forced to leave the field in 68 due to a cramp, but offered a good back performance, since it was solid under the high ball and impressed in the attack when he won 73 meters after completing 11 races that included two clean breaks and three defeated defenders.

All Blacks Legends impressed by Suaalii

And the convert from the Rugby League certainly caught the attention of the old All the black people The protagonists of the Marshall, Wilson and Muliaina background line.

Talk about The breakdownMuliaina said that it has been impressed by how Suaaliiwho did his Wallabies Debut against England last November before playing Super rugbyHe has adapted to Rugby Union.

“His influence in the game at this time, both in Australia and in how big many conversations have been around the international window in November,” he said.

“He returns. It is in the fold and starts for the Waratahs.

“But even here in New Zealand, I mean, to be able to have eyes in this type and rugby in particular, in a year that we really need to strive, I think it is fantastic.

“And the scenes you see after the game, when in the stands with the children, with their former teammates of the Rugby League. I tell you what, the Wallabies and the Australian rugby are doing a good job by recruiting NRL players if they can continue doing that. ”

The presenter of the program, Kirstie Stanway, said: “I would argue that he is (Swiss) the largest superstar of the game at this time, in Australia and New Zealand, known by several people, not just rugby fans.”

Marshall agreed and replied: “Absolutely. And his skill set demands it. As, its aerial skills are the next level. And that is exciting when you see a player who competes in the air, who has this ability to be beyond all others. “

While impressing in the back-back for the Waratahs, Suaalii shone for the Wallabies in the external center during the autumn nations series last year. And despite singing the praises of Suaalii, the legends of the All Blacks divided in which position it suited him best.

“You know, the key to me is exactly what Jersey is going to fill,” said Marshall. “When you see it in fullback, as they have played, you get more vision inside to enter the game.

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“Center, you are flatter. I think that by fullback, he can see more and can come as a first, second receiver, and can also use it for cross kicks.

“I like it in fullback. I think the center is difficult for him. “

‘All the attributes you need in a fullback are there’

Wilson agreed and said: “100% because, ultimately, I am looking at it learning the game and all the attributes you need in fullback are there.

“We should have done this with (fellow Code Hopper and former Blacks Center) Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. I will not go there, because to learn the game, see it from that dimension, from the field, with a little more time, for me, you will develop your skills, they are there.

“But what I do not agree with Waatah’s tactics from the beginning. Go to the wing and pursue some kicks for us. How about carrying the ball in your hands? I think it’s dangerous.

“And I don’t want to spend my time seeing him defend most of the game. Taking it to the attack, you can do better from fullback. ”

However, Muliaina did not agree and said she prefers to see Suaalii returning to a role in the center of the field.

“No, I think it’s a center. I honestly do it. I think the set of skills you have, you have already learned, ”he said. “You took it out the international window against England and how did you play? Party man.

“In Super Rugby, the best teams will expel him from the game. They will compete, they will get it out of the game, they will put it on the floor. You will not have that time.

“In the center, it is a little more flat. Ok, you have to address a little more. That is what you have to do.

“But I think the physique has to be able to address. In addition, he influences Super Rugby much more, I think it’s a center outside and outside.

“I know what you mean with Roger (Tuivasa-Sheck). I don’t think that was his favorite position. But I think, for Suaalii, he is a center outside and outgoing for me. ”