NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar expects Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to suit up in sky blue next week against the Hurricanes.
The ACT Brumbies are out to pile on the tries against an embattled NSW Waratahs, with every bonus point key in their quest for a top-two Super Rugby Pacific finish.
Two contenders for a plum Wallabies playmaking role will begin their campaigns this weekend in Super Rugby Pacific trial matches.
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The Brumbies have fallen short of a Super Rugby Pacific statement win, beaten 32-27 by the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
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Winger Ben O’Donnell stole the show during a thrilling first half between the Brumbies and Fijian Drua in Canberra, and is even being talked about as a “Wallaby in the making.”
With minor tweaks to their starting line-up, they'll enter Friday night's clash with the Drua as warm favourites, despite the Fijian's impressive form that's seen them upset Melbourne and the Crusaders this year.
After being rested in line with Rugby Australia's Rugby World Cup policy, James Slipper, Rob Valetini, Pete Samu, Nic White, and Tom Wright return to the Brumbies' starting lineup.