Charles Piutau idolised the late New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu and on Saturday he gets his first taste of the tournament that the former All Black lit up.
Piutau, who due to his all-round skills can slot in at fullback, centre or wing, said he knew what position he wanted to play as soon as he entered the changing room.
“I think at the start of my rugby career in New Zealand I didn’t think that I would be putting on the Tongan jersey knowing the eligibility rules at the time,” he said. “Now to be here years later, older but still feeling like a young kid the excitement levels are sky high.Piutau is also happy to help give Tonga a chance to shine in front of a global audience.
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