Rugby Australia has recently announced that it will be signing schoolboy star Joseph Suaalii for a reported $1.6 million. The 17-year-old is considered one of the most promising young rugby players in the world and has been courted by a number of clubs in both Australia and New Zealand.
The deal marks a major coup for Rugby Australia, as they look to build a strong team for the future. Suaalii is an incredibly talented player, and his signing is a major statement of intent from the organisation. However, there are some concerns about the deal.
Firstly, Suaalii is still only 17-years-old and is yet to play a single professional game. While he is undoubtedly talented, there is always a risk that he may not live up to expectations. Secondly, the reported $1.6 million fee is a huge sum of money for a player who has yet to prove himself at the highest level.
Rugby Australia will be hoping that Suaalii can live up to the hype and become a star of the game. However, there is no guarantee that this will happen and it could end up being a costly mistake for the organisation.
It remains to be seen how Suaalii will perform in the professional game, but one thing is for sure – he has already made history by becoming the most expensive schoolboy rugby player in the world. Whether he can live up to his potential remains to be seen, but it is certainly an exciting prospect for Rugby Australia and fans of the game alike.
