‘A benchmark’ - Joe Schmidt backs Joseph Sua’ali’i to make fast start for Australia

Sua’ali’i set to start on rugby union debut against England.

Joseph Sua'ali'i and Samu Kerevi train with the Wallabies. Pic: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Joe Schmidt has only made one change to Australia’s starting XV before this weekend’s Test against England, but it is a big one. 

Joseph Sua’ali’i, 21 years old and 6ft 5in, has been picked to start his first ever game of professional rugby union.