The first thing Konrad Hurrell will do when he visits Anthony Tupou on Sunday is give him a big hug.

Hurrell's suspension for lifting the knees, which resulted in the Cronulla back-rower breaking his jaw, meant he was unavailable to play in Saturday's clash with Parramatta at Pirtek Stadium.

"I've just got to work on my technique and get as low as I can": Hurrell. Credit:Getty Images

But Hurrell travelled across the Tasman with the Warriors as a mark of respect to his fellow Tongan international.

"Obviously I feel bad about what happened and I didn't do it intentionally, but I guess that's footy," Hurrell said.