Joash Papalii
Joash Papalii is a promising young rugby league player who is set to make his NRL debut for the Parramatta Eels. At just 20 years old, he has already garnered attention for his exceptional talent, having been named the SG Ball player of the year in 2022 and enjoying success with Canterbury's Jersey Flegg side. Papalii has also represented New South Wales under-19s and was part of the Australian Schoolboys team that secured victory over Fiji. Known for his impressive footwork, he has drawn comparisons to NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, and is expected to play a versatile role in the backline for the Eels.
Born on Jan 01, 2003 (22 years old)
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Australia:
Joash is going to learn a lot off him and hopefully we can develop them both together.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii will be given more time to develop, most likely off the bench.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii had a great first season in the top grade.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii threw a sweet ball that sent Will Penisini over for a try.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii was given a chance to play five-eighth after Dylan Brown was dropped from the squad.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii is a late-season bloomer and Eels teammate.
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Australia:
There are good signs for 2026 with Joash Papalii as part of the team’s roster.
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Australia:
allowing rookie Joash Papalii to start his second consecutive match at five-eighth.
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Australia:
Joash Papalii is a rookie who continues to play at five-eighth.
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Australia:
The father of Eels playmaker Joash Papalii, Pele, was his dad’s rugby coach.
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