‘He believed in me’: Suaalii reveals Schmidt’s true lasting impact
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii credits Joe Schmidt with transforming his rugby career, saying the departing Wallabies coach believed in him despite limited experience in the code. Suaalii played 21 Tests under Schmidt after switching from the NRL, including a man-of-the-match performance against England. The center praised Schmidt's attention to detail and care for players.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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