Blues rookie Joseph Sua'ali'i, who will transition to rugby union next year, was sent off just eight minutes into his State of Origin debut for a high tackle on Reece Walsh. The hit was severe enough that Walsh could not continue playing. Sua'ali'i's early exit marks only the sixth send-off in Origin history, and he now holds the record for the fastest send-off in the competition.
Blues rookie Joseph Sua'ali'i earned the unwanted record of the fastest send-off in State of Origin history. https://t.co/7nFU1XmcsH
Suaalii sent off eight minutes into Origin debut for high shot on Walsh https://t.co/sUnDZAv1bM
Sent off on your #Origin debut. https://t.co/MLaKp9UC7X
Joseph Sua'ali'i - who is moving to union next year - sent off early in the opening State of Origin clash. Horrific hit to Reece Walsh's head. Walsh will play no further part. Sua'ali'i just the sixth player sent off in Origin history. https://t.co/rQWBcHVdIH
Monster contact in State of Origin 😳 Joseph Sua’ali’i, who’s soon to be a union player, sent off inside ten minutes… https://t.co/4UZ1qmTtk1