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Highlanders flanker Sean Withy has given an insight into the weight of expectations for Waratahs fullback Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific season-opener tonight in Sydney

Highlanders flanker Sean Withy has given an insight into the weight of expectations for Waratahs fullback Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific season-opener tonight in Sydney

14 February 2025

The loose forward and the cross-code utility back represented their respective franchises at the competition's launch in Sydney.

Withy shared his observations when he was across the Tasman.

Kickoff is at 9.35pm - with live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

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