Waratahs Suaalii ready to return for Hurricanes clash

MELBOURNE - Big-money recruit Joseph Suaalii is fit to return for the New South Wales Waratahs after recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him since round one of Super Rugby Pacific.

Waratahs assistant coach Mike Catt confirmed the rugby league convert was available for selection for the Wellington Hurricanes match on Friday.

Joes trained well. It was a tough session today, Catt told reporters on Tuesday.

Hes had a good four weeks off, cleared the head and mind and hes got all the afterburners on.

The four-test Wallabys availability adds to coach Dan McKellars selection headache with his outside backs, led by Max Jorgensen, performing well in the 21-year-olds absence.

Its what we want, Catt said of the competition for spots.

We want the Triston Reillys and the Darbys (Lancaster) to come through to put pressure on the guys that have come back.

The Waratahs are fourth on the table heading into round seven after claiming their fourth win of the season against the ACT Brumbies last weekend. REUTERS

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