Lawrence ready for Suaalii battle
Manchester Evening News|November 09, 2024
OLLIE Lawrence admits he is stepping into the unknown when he takes on Australia's rugby league superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at Allianz Stadium today.
DUNCAN BECH
Lawrence ready for Suaalii battle

The England centre lines up opposite Suaalii after the 21-year-old was given his Test debut less than a month after switching to union from NRL side Sydney Roosters for £2.7million.

The Wallabies hope he will help lift them out of the doldrums in time for next year's British and Irish Lions tour amid predictions Down Under that he will become their most successful cross-code convert yet.

Lawrence insists preparing to face a player with no union experience since representing Australia Under-18s presents a challenge.

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