Richie Mo’unga spent time in camp with the New South Wales Blues, where he encountered the Wallabies’ latest recruit, Joseph Sua’ali’i. Despite being sidelined due to a ban for a high shot in Origin I, Sua’ali’i remained with the Blues Origin team as he prepares to switch from rugby league to rugby union with the Waratahs. Mo’unga praised Sua’ali’i’s skills, claiming he will excel in the 15-man code with his powerful running game and deft touch. Mo’unga believes Sua’ali’i has great potential in union and is excited to see him play for the Wallabies.
Rugby Australia signed Sua’ali’i to a $5 million three-year contract, signaling their confidence in his abilities. Mo’unga, who plays for the All Blacks, may face Sua’ali’i in future Bledisloe series, as he hopes to return to New Zealand once his current deal expires. The two could potentially meet on the field in 2027, which coincides with the final year of Sua’ali’i’s contract and a Rugby World Cup year.
As Sua’ali’i transitions to professional union, he will need to work on certain aspects of his game, such as hitting rucks and kicking the ball. Despite this, Mo’unga believes Sua’ali’i’s potential is limitless and predicts a successful future for him in the sport. The rugby world eagerly awaits to see how Sua’ali’i’s talent will translate to the international stage, with both Mo’unga and Rugby Australia expressing high hopes for his future in union.
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