Queensland Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu faces one count of common assault Rugby Union by Patrick Billings Premium Content Subscriber only Star Queensland Reds recruit Suliasi Vunivalu will head to mediation with a Brisbane security guard he is accused of assaulting. Vunivalu is facing one count of common assault in public place while adversely affected by intoxicating substance. Police allege Vunivalu, from Herston, used an open hand to push security guard Lee Lynch in the face at Blackbird Bar and Grill on January 30. Queensland Reds rugby recruit Suliasi Vunivalu leaves Brisbane Magistrates Court. Picture: Tertius Pickard He had been with the Reds for only weeks at the time of the alleged assault after leaving the Melbourne Storm.