24 Sep 2019

Tonga's Manu celebrates beating cancer

From , 5:00 am on 24 September 2019

Despite Tonga's 35 - 3 loss to England on Sunday at the Rugby World Cup, one of its players was celebrating his own victory.

Loose forward Nasi Manu made a return to international rugby - with the game being his first time back on the field after beating testicular cancer.

He spoke with Vinne Wylie after the match.

'Ikale Tahi number eight Nasi Manu is set to make his international comeback against England.

'Ikale Tahi number eight Nasi Manu is set to make his international comeback against England. Photo: RNZ Pacific