Suaalii 'soft-launch' hits the gossip columns
Australia's star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in the gossip columns after posting images of himself on Instagram , externalwith Audrey Little, who plays for Sydney-based Super Netball side the Giants.There is added rugby relevance to this pairing though.Little is the daughter of Wallabies' legendary centre Jason Little, who won 75 caps and two Rugby World Cup titles in a illustrious Test career.
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