My Dad asked my Grand father, how does he feel about me playing for Tonga #DisIsWhy #GiveBackToMyFamily #MMT A post shared by Andrew Fifita (@andrewfifita) on … Source: "It's all for the sacrifices our parents have made for us to be in the position that we're in today. Source: 1 NEWS Watch: Andrew Fifita's emotional grandad breaks down in tears after being told grandson will play for Tonga at World Cup • Source: 1 NEWS Mon 15 Oct, 2018 In … The text exchange between Andrew Fifita and Kristian Woolf. If you needed to see how much the NRL's returning Tongan superstars means to not only their country but their family then look no further than this.It was the biggest story to come out of the Kiwi camp last week and it left the fans at a loss after Jason Taumalolo confirmed he was returning to play for his native Tonga in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.
6,387 Likes, 419 Comments - Andrew Fifita (@andrewfifita) on Instagram: “My Dad asked my Grand father, how does he feel about me playing for Tonga #DisIsWhy…” "Somewhere in my heart was thinking about the little tiny island in Tonga," Fifita told Nine News. 6,387 Likes, 419 Comments - Andrew Fifita (@andrewfifita) on Instagram: “My Dad asked my Grand father, how does he feel about me playing for Tonga #DisIsWhy…” Ata Hingano, Tui Lolohea and Sione Katoa spoke passionately about what returning to the island means to them and their family. My Dad asked my Grand father, how does he feel about me playing for Tonga #DisIsWhy #GiveBackToMyFamily #MMT. Kicking off 2020 - Tyson talks with Andrew Fifita Brought to you by Drink West the beer from out here www.drinkwest.com.au. With the Sharks’ three most experienced players on the sideline, Fifita also stepped up to take on captaincy duties for the first time.However, he said he almost pulled out of the match, such was his anxiety after suffering a knee injury last week.The Tongan international initially feared he had a season-ending ACL tear, of which he was subsequently cleared, and the episode played with his head.
""All of our parents have sacrificed a lot for us to get our future." He is a cousin of Tongan and Australian international Andrew Fifita. Andrew Fifita’s former Kangaroos teammates might be upset about the way the barnstorming forward made his decision to play for Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup. Fifita is of Indigenous Australian and Tongan descent and played his junior rugby league for St Patricks Blacktown and Doonside Roos, before being signed by the Wests Tigers. Fifita made his NRL debut for the Broncos against the Canberra Raiders in 2018. Andrew Cunanan’s Parents. He worked on me every day - night and day. Scott Sorensen of the Sharks celebrates a try with Andrew Fifita. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War when Cunanan was born.
Andrew Fifita’s former Kangaroos teammates might be upset about the way the barnstorming forward made his decision to play for Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup.Upon making his decision to play for the island nation, the Cronulla forward told Nine news that he felt the time was right to honour his family roots and take the field for Tonga. He got me in on my days off and got me ready for a match that was unexpected.“Last week I was thinking my season’s finished. [4] In the absence of senior forwards Paul Gallen and Wade Graham, and after losing Luke Lewis to a calf injury in the 12th minute, Fifita stepped up with an inspirational effort on Sunday.With his side down on troops, Fifita played all but seven minutes of the 26-22 win at Southern Cross Group Stadium.Fifita’s impact was immense as he charged for 130m and made 35 tackles. Andrew Fifita said his decision to play for Tonga was all about honouring his heritage, and this touching video shows exactly how much it means to his family. Whilst the Kiwi fans were understandably upset, even some Kiwi players labelling his move disrespectful and disgraceful, his move could be the greatest thing to happen for Tonga and for the game.This leads us to Andrew Fifita, the former Australian Kangaroo who was staple to their forward park during their resurgence back to being number one, has pledged allegiance to Tonga and as result made the squad. "There was a little bit of me that was worried I would not be 100 per cent committed … Andrew Fifita credited some "old school Tongan treatment" from his father for enabling him to overcome pre-match fears about his knee injury and captain Cronulla to … Tonga prop Andrew Fifita feels priviledged to represent his Father's country and expects a sea of red at Mt Smart Stadium.