Charles Piutau's Tongan dream not over yet
Former All Black Charles Piutau's hopes of playing international rugby for Tonga could yet receive a lifeline.
Source: rnz.co.nz
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Covid cancels Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy
This year's Oceania Rugby Under 20 Trophy has been cancelled because of the ongoing effects of Covid-19. The Samoa and Tonga Under 20 teams were scheduled to contest the title on 22 May but, following consultation with Lakapi Samoa and Tonga Rugby Union, Oceania Rugby said the game will not go ahead. Samoa proved too strong for Tonga during the 2020 Oceania Rugby Under 20 Trophy. Photo: Supplied/LUMAprod Competitions Manger, Wayne Schuster, said the ongoing travel restrictions, advice from health authorities and the continued challenge in hosting tournaments in the Covid-19 landscape were th...
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The Fiji Times » Charles Piutau poised to finally complete Tongan switch
RNZ 3 March, 2021, 9:39 am Former All Black Charles Piutau is among a host of Pacific Island rugby stars playing for Bristol. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former All Black Charles Piutau’s long-held dream of representing Tonga could finally become reality at the upcoming Olympic Sevens qualifier in Monaco. Players with dual eligibility can switch their international allegiance by participating in Olympic qualifying events provided they had a passport for the second country and have completed a stand down period of three years. Piutau played the last of his 17 tests for the All Blacks in 2015 and firs...
Source: fijitimes.com