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Brandon Smith rugby sledge after Joseph Suaalii $1.6 million code switch to Rugby Australia, Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters forward Brandon Smith was in vintage form while discussing teammate Joseph Suaalii’s bombshell code switch, boldly claiming “a $1.6 million winger from the Roosters isn’t going to help (the Wallabies) beat the All Blacks”.

On Saturday, Suaalii officially signed with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs, informing the Roosters he’ll leave the NRL club at the end of next season.

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The 19-year-old had been heavily linked with Rugby Australia ahead of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour and 2027 Rugby World Cup, and he has now penned a deal – reportedly worth $1.6 million per season – until the end of 2027 to become Australia’s highest-paid rugby player in history.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning, Smith congratulated…

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