Maatuleio Fotu-Moala is the latest Tongan to debut in the NRLW
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Playing rugby league wasn't on Maatuleio Fotu-Moala's radar a few years ago, but after flying over from NZ to train with the Dragons she's the latest Tongan to debut in the NRLW. Fotu-Moala grew up in a strict Tongan house and with footy on a Sunday, it was a no go zone for most of her youth. Fast forward to now and Leio has played for the Mate Ma'a Tonga and is hungry for more. Bobby Macumber is also joined by Marian Kupu in Tonga and Talei Matairakula in Fiji to discuss the world of sport across the Pacific.
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