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"A lot of our players don't want to come back" | Nili Latu | Tonga's assistant coach on the struggles of competing for players

"A lot of our players don't want to come back" | Nili Latu | Tonga's assistant coach on the struggles of competing for players

Update: 2025-06-24
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This week we have some Tier 2 royalty in former Tonga international and now assistant head coach, Nili Latu.


Latu was once the record appearance holder for his nation (but has since been surpassed) and some of you may remember him for his time in the Premiership with Newcastle Falcons.


He was always known for playing with passion and has now taken that into his coaching career.


We spoke all about the issues regarding Tongan rugby and how the compete for players with so many being eligible for the All Blacks and Wallabies especially.


A really good episode with a high profile guest.


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"A lot of our players don't want to come back" | Nili Latu | Tonga's assistant coach on the struggles of competing for players

"A lot of our players don't want to come back" | Nili Latu | Tonga's assistant coach on the struggles of competing for players

Charlie Elliott and Josh Saunders