'It's about giving back' - Jason Taumalolo on the decision that sparked Tonga's remarkable rise MARVIN FRANCEChris McKeen/StuffThousands of supporters turned out for the Mate Ma'a Tonga fan day at Mt Smart Stadium on Wednesday. But the man many believe is responsible for inspiring Mate Ma'a Tonga's remarkable rise is still getting his head around the impact they have had on the Pacific Island nation, and indeed rugby league. "Obviously, we didn't think it would have this much of an affect on our people," Taumalolo said. But Taumalolo, the 2016 Dally M medal winner, was not about to take credit for Tonga's success. Taumalolo, meanwhile, was not prepared to give the Kangaroos any extra ammunition as he set his sights on Saturday's challenge.

Source: Stuff October 17, 2018 06:59 UTC