Wallabies great weighs in on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s wing switch

Wallabies great Tim Horan supports Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii playing on the wing more frequently leading up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Head coach Les Kiss shifted the 23-year-old utility player to the wing for the first time in Australia's 42-38 victory over South Africa in Perth. Suaalii made an immediate impact with multiple try involvements before half-time, earning praise for his positional adaptability.

Horan noted that the positional shift gives Suaalii more freedom and recommended giving him further Test experience out wide over the next twelve months. Meanwhile, Australia prepares for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series against New Zealand without midfielder Hunter Paisami, who faces a four-Test suspension, while Len Ikitau remains in the squad despite an injury concern.