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Joseph Sua’ali’i’s former team-mate blasts TV commentator over criticism of Australia ace with funny meme

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Joseph Sua'ali'i dazzled for the Wallabies during their dramatic victory against England on Saturday.

Kangaroos star lashes out at Joseph Sua’ali’i critics after former Roosters star dazzled on NRL debut

Angus Crichton starred in the Kangaroos’ Pacific Cup final victory against Tonga on Sunday, but took time out of his pre-match preparations to take aim at Joseph Sua’ali’i’s detractors on Saturday night.

It came after the cross-code star dazzled during the Wallabies’ dramatic upset against England at Twickenham.

Joe Schmidt’s team achieved a sensational comeback after the defeat, with a goal from Max Jorgensen in the 84th minute of the match.

Sua’ali’i has attracted a lot of attention in the build-up to the Test, which was both his professional rugby debut and his international debut.

Joseph Sua’ali’i dazzled for the Wallabies during their dramatic victory against England on Saturday.

Football commentator Andrew Voss has criticized the former NRL star's inclusion in Joe Schmidt's squad.

Football commentator Andrew Voss has criticized the former NRL star’s inclusion in Joe Schmidt’s squad.

It came after he agreed a $5 million deal to cross codes and play for the Waratahs earlier this year, with Eddie Jones persuading the 21-year-old to join the union at a barbecue.

Since then, he appears to have impressed Schmidt, who drafted him straight into center, with Samu Kerevi and Hunter Paisami both injured.

But rugby league commentator Andrew Voss is among those who have criticized the young star’s code-switch and appeared to claim his team was disparaging the Wallabies jersey, pointing to Sua’ali’i’s lack of professional experience. in rugby.

“The reward for the hard work so far is the salary,” Voss said.

‘The Australian jersey shouldn’t be a ‘set of steak knives’. It’s just my opinion. And I would think the same about any sport. It’s not bringing it down

“Just my belief around national representation.”

Until yesterday, the 21-year-old full-back had only played rugby at school. He would join the Sydney Roosters in 2021 and return 29 tries in 66 NRL appearances for the club.

Crichton, however, responded to his former teammate’s critics, telling them to “shut up.”

Sua'ali'i made his international and professional rugby debut during yesterday's match.

Sua’ali’i made his international and professional rugby debut during yesterday’s match.

His former Roosters teammate Angus Crichton criticized his inclusion in the team in X, and the Kangaroos star posted a funny meme responding to Voss.

His former Roosters teammate Angus Crichton criticized his inclusion in the team in X, and the Kangaroos star posted a funny meme responding to Voss.

Voss and Crichton laughed over the image of a set of airbrushed steak knives next to Sua'ali'i.

Voss and Crichton laughed over the image of a set of airbrushed steak knives next to Sua’ali’i.

He also posted a blatant critique of Voss, appearing to photoshop an image of a set of steak knives over a picture of Sua’ali’i playing for the Wallabies.

“Congratulations to the Wallabies and my boy ‘Jsu’ (Suaalii) for blocking out the noise, big win, shutting up a lot of people,” Crichton said.

Crichton, who had played for the Australian Schoolboys union team, said: “Congratulations to the Wallabies and my boy ‘Jsu’ (Suaalii) for blocking out the noise, big win, shutting up a lot of people.”

Voss seemed to take the jibe well and commented below Crichton’s post, wishing him good luck for Australia’s Pacific Cup final clash on Sunday afternoon.

Although unforgiving in his opinion, he said: ‘Haha… Great photo, Angus. My opinion hasn’t changed on winning an Australia jersey in any sport. It doesn’t mean he’s right. Well done Wallabies. Good luck v Tonga ol cap… (You’ve earned your spot!!!!!)’

Crichton, who has not played for Australia since 2022.

He responded to Voss, writing, “Haha thanks buddy” with a shaking hand emoji.

Sua’ali’i has earned the plaudits of many of his teammates, fans and experts after his successful debut on Saturday.

Crichton was also in action for the Kangaroos on Sunday, playing an integral part of their Pacific Cup victory against Tonga.

Crichton was also in action for the Kangaroos on Sunday, playing an integral part of their Pacific Cup victory against Tonga.

Wallabies coach Schmidt praised the young star for his impact on the game, saying it was a “confidence-building” debut for the former NRL star.

“Obviously Joseph got a few kick-offs for us, he’s a fan of the aerial game, but at the same time it was a good learning experience,” said the Wallabies coach, referring to the risk his team took in playing Sua’ Ali. Yo.

‘Particularly the way he prepared during the week, he was really professional. He also had great support (in the centres) from Lenny Ikitau, who was exceptional.

“He’s probably still finding his place in the game – there are subtleties that are very different – but with his diligent work ethic, that professionalism and the athleticism that he possesses, I thought it was a debut that really gave him confidence.”

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