Roosters seek exemption for Joseph Suaalii’s early debut – Wide World of Sports

Joseph Suaalii could line-up for the Sydney Roosters as soon as round one after the club lodged an official request with the NRL to allow the teen sensation to take to the field despite being just 17.
Suaalii, who will turn 18 in September, is unable to play in the NRL until he officially reaches that age under current league rules.
The 17-year-old is arguably the most hyped schoolboy prospect in NRL history. He had previously been at the centre of a bitter battle between rugby union and league,…

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