Sonatane Takulua went from unfulfilled meat plant worker to Tonga's first 50-cap player.
The internet is littered with lists of the heaviest rugby players playing the sport, even if frustratingly few are anything like accurate.
Three-test loose forward Nasi Manu has completed a remarkable comeback from testicular cancer to be named in Tonga's 31-man World Cup squad.
Today was supposed to mark Nasi Manu's return to rugby after he was named to captain the ‘Ikale Tahi against Samoa, however the affable loose forward will now have to wait at least one more week.
Nasi Manu will add another chapter to his remarkable recovery from testicular cancer after being named captain of Tonga in his first match back in test rugby against Samoa this weekend.