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Tongan Australia Esei Haangana is weighing up representing Japan in rugby

After being the youngest player to debut for the Rebels, Esei Haangana left Australia to play rugby in Japan for a new experience and to provide for his family and despite being eligible to play for both Australia and Tonga, he’s hoping to represent Japan next year. Haangana tells us why his Tongan parents are supportive of his decision, what life is like for a young Pasifika man in Japan and why his faith has helped him not feel as isolated.Sam, Tinirau and Shellie take a close look at the PNG Kumuls and Orchids games against the Australian PM's XIII as well as the all important WXV…

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