Finn Morton

Brisbane

Multimedia Journalist at RugbyPass

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‘Take a breath’: Waratahs coach’s update on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

1 day ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Dan McKellar has urged everyone to “take a breath and relax” after the NSW Waratahs revealed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii requires surgery on a fractured jaw. Suaalii suffered the injury last week against the Reds, about two months before the first Test against the British & Irish Lions. After an unfortunate clash with teammate Andrew Kellaway, Suaalii was helped from the field on a stretcher at Allianz Stadium.
18-year-old in line for Wallaroos debut against Ilona Maher’s USA

1 day ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

womens pacific-four-series Copied to clipboard 0 Teenager Ruby Anderson is in line to debut for the Wallaroos after being named on the bench for this weekend’s clash with Ilona Maher’s USA on Saturday. Anderson’s inclusion is one of four changes to the team that was beaten by the Black Ferns last weekend in Newcastle. Anderson, who only recently turned 18, started playing the sport for Avoca Rugby Club as a nine-year-old before later suiting up for Sydney University and the NSW Waratahs.
James O’Connor opens up on Wallabies dream and chat with Joe Schmidt

1 day ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

James O’Connor hasn’t played for the Wallabies since starting at fly-half in a heavy 48-17 loss to Argentina in August 2022. It seemed for quite some time that the disastrous defeat was the end of O’Connor’s Test career, but against the odds, the playmaker is back in the frame. When ‘JOC’ inked a deal with the Crusaders for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, most fans were both intrigued and shocked by the news.
Ex-Fiji U20 star set for starting debut in Drua's crunch clash with Force

1 day ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Former Fiji U20 halfback Philip Baselala will start a Super Rugby Pacific match for the first time this weekend when the Fijian Drua take on the Western Force at Lautoka’s Churchill Park. With the 12th placed Drua out of the playoff race, the Fijians want to give their passionate fans something to cheer about in the team’s final home match of the 2025 season.
Umaga backs Patrick Pellegrini at 10 for Moana Pasifika’s high-stakes clash

1 day ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has made two changes to the starting side that got the better of the Highlanders two weeks ago, including the selection of Tonga international Patrick Pellegrini at fly-half ahead of a high-stakes clash with the Blues in Albany. Pellegrini hasn’t worn the No. 10 jersey since the Brumbies beat Moana Pasifika in round 10. Tighthead prop Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou is also back in the First XV, selected ahead of Chris Apoua who will provide impact off the bench.
Lolesio sidelined as Brumbies name replacement for crucial Reds derby

2 days ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Fly-half Declan Meredith returns to the ACT Brumbies’ starting side for the first time since the 21-20 win over the Blues in round four, with coach Stephen Larkham making two changes to the First XV that beat the Western Force in Perth last weekend. After the devastating injury to Wallaby Noah Lolesio, Meredith will step up as the Brumbies’ chief playmaker in a high-stakes Australian derby against the fourth-placed Queensland Reds at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
Force rest three Wallabies for Drua amid hectic travel schedule

2 days ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Wallabies Harry Potter, Hamish Stewart and Nic White will miss the Western Force’s upcoming clash with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, with coach Simon Cron deciding to rest these matchday regulars amid a hectic travel schedule. Those three Wallabies will miss the Force’s must-win round 14 clash at Churchill Park, and it’s a similar story for Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny and Lopeti Faifua, who have all been ruled out of the match.
Hunter Paisami returns as Reds brace for high-stakes Aussie derby

2 days ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Wallaby Hunter Paisami is back for the Queensland Reds this week, named to start at inside centre against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra’s GIO Stadium. Paisami missed the Reds’ hard-fought win over the NSW Waratahs but returns for this high-stakes round 14 derby. Paisami has recovered from a corked hip and will join in-form Filipo Daugunu in the midfield this weekend, while Dre Pakeho drops to the bench after a series of impressive performances in Queensland’s run-on side.
Suaalii blow prompts reshuffle for Waratahs’ must-win clash

2 days ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has named a settled side for the team’s must-win round 14 match against the Crusaders at home, although the absence of Wallaby Joseph-Aukuso has prompted a reshuffle in the backline. After an unfortunate incident involving teammate Andrew Kellaway, Suaalii was helped from the field on a stretcher late in the first half during last week’s clash with the Queensland Reds at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.
Lions Series fears as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii requires surgery on jaw

2 days ago | rugbypass.com | Finn Morton

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will undergo a minor operation only two months out from the first Test between the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions Series. Rugby Australia’s multi-million dollar man suffered a concerning jaw injury while playing for the NSW Waratahs on Friday. Suaalii was helped from the field on a stretcher at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium after copping what Stan Sport Michael Atkinson described as “friendly fire” from Andrew Kellaway.