Wallabies star ready to revive centre rivalry

JOSEPH-AUKUSO Suaalii may be reluctant to reveal the details of his Murrayfield flashpoint with Sione Tuipulotu, but is keen to revive their rivalry when Australia meet the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

- DUNCAN BECH

Suaalii snarled “I'll see you next time” after he was forced off in the Wallabies’ defeat by Scotland following a heavyweight collision with Tuipulotu.

“Next time” comes in Brisbane if Tuipulotu is picked at inside centre for the series opener and Suaalii has declined to stoke the fires ahead of their rematch.

“There has been a lot of talk around that moment,” he said.

“At the end of the day, it’s a game of footie. Whatever is said on the field, stays on the field.

“I’m just focused on what I can do for the team. I’m not going to speak on it to be fair. I’m sure it'll be a great challenge and a great battle.

“I respect my opposition, but at the same time I focus on myself and what I can bring, while focusing on my teammates.”