Waratahs and Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is still on course to face the British and Irish Lions after broken bones were ruled out as he suffered a concussion during his side’s 28-21 loss against the Reds in Sydney.
Suaalii was injured attempting to make a tackle on Reds centre Filipo Daugunu when he accidentally caught the knee of his teammate Andrew Kellaway, who was getting cleared out of a ruck.
As Suaalii lay motionless on the turf and play continued, Daugunu stayed beside his international teammate to protect him from further harm in an act of impressive sportsmanship.
Suaalii left the field in a neck brace on a medical cart and eventually travelled home with his parents from the stadium.
Coach Dan McKellar will be without Suaalii for a minimum of stand down period of 12 days which begin as soon as the player feels no symptoms of concussion.
If the player reports any symptoms, the 12 days will restart.
In other matches tonight, the Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm and the Force will host the Brumbies at 9.35pm.
Source: smh.com.au
