LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a true display of mateship and camaraderie, Roosters stalwart Angus Crichton has come out swinging in defense of Joseph Suaalii following the young gun's dazzling debut for the Wallabies.
The Aussie forward took to social media to show his support for his mate, posting a powerful image of Suaalii in action, with knives overlaid on the ball - a clear message to the critics.
"Congrats to the Wallabies and my boy Jsu for blocking out the noise, huge win, shut a lot of people up," Crichton captioned the post.
Suaalii's performance on the field was nothing short of spectacular, as he delivered a flawless assist to teammate Tom Wright for the opening try of the match, setting the tone for the Wallabies' dominant victory over England.
Despite only having six weeks to prepare for his transition from rugby league to union, Suaalii demonstrated that he was more than capable of holding his own on the international stage.
With his confidence and skill on full display, Suaalii has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Wallabies squad, showing that he has what it takes to make a significant impact in the world of rugby union.
And with allies like Crichton in his corner, there's no doubt that the future is bright for this rising star in Australian sport.