Hear Billy and Mako tell their story in their own words, from watching their father play for Tonga at Rugby World Cup 1999, to family, friends and what it means to pull on the England shirt.
You can hear the Tongan accent in billy. Amazing role model for Tongan kids or teenagers or anyone letting them know they can do anything. Always respect for these two men.
What a wonderful story. It's amazing to see that no matter where we are as tongans in the world, we will always have our humble spirit, our family and our faith in God who gave us the honour and opportunity to glorify him in the sporting arena!
this was good but I would suggest there are better interviews out there. Try this one out for size: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lvPxRyIWWX8.html
Where ever in the world you find islanders you will no doubt find a strong bond with immediate and distant family members living near by,i think it's instilled at a early age especially when living a far.im a toa samoa supporter but I appreciate all the island brother's and sisters representing our Pacific region.
Englands best players right here. They lead by example as being the biggest, but also the most hard working players in the squad. With them im sure we can go on to win the RWC!
it's always heart warming and humbling hearing stories of these players, Maro Itoje, Sam Underhill and even like Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermulen from SA, how they're all in common with humble upbringing and their maturity growth as fine international players.
@@patricktahitahi9510 i agree 100%. And these 2 boys are Tongan. Mr Reef's comment however refers to Tongan-Born players, and I was simply stating facts that neither of them were actually born in Tonga. Thats all.
where they was born does not make them the players they are. the clubs and nations who have invested in them, trained them etc all makes them the players they are.
As Pacific Islander I love what Billy said. Even though they play for England, they themselves represent there upbringing. I'm obviously not playing at the level they're at but even my local grassroots have that mentality thinking of my family, grandparents sacrifices that were made for me to be able to live in nation like this playing rugby
I was thinking the same, though Billy went to secondary school in England and to an posh fee paying school (Harrow) so he probably lost his Welsh accent there.
Reading Billy's book right now. It definitely gives a great insight to how islander boys are brought up and how rugby is a part of their lives, whether they like it or not.
Brilliant! As a Welshman living in Japan for 20 years,,,,,It is great to hear Makos Welsh accent! They are both incredible World class players,,,, but I think their cousin Tauloupe....has the edge hey? A great video. Thank you.
I think any English supporter would agree these guys are a great asset to the England team! They bring great strength and dedication to the wonderful game! Go on boys win the World Cup tomorrow!!
As an Englishman I hate they way rugby has gone I would like a rule not born here can't Play for us, we're turning into Wales any one from any where how can a country say they won something when most of the players weren't born on home soil, this is just my thoughts not bothered about yours so I don't read replies 🏴🏴🏴
Everyone confused about their accents it’s because the way they probably speak Tongan at home conflicts with their accents which is why it may sound weird as an islander who grew up in Australia a lot of islanders sound different to people lol no matter where we live we seem to have different messed up accents to everyone 😂
Felt like I was watching a therapy session, grown men describing there strict father and him kinda forcing them to play. Poppa knows best look at the both champions
Wille Ofahenguae put some steel in the Australian scrum in the early 90s, Isitolo Maka may have been the most devastating running no.8 I've seen, but subtle racism in NZ rugby at the time kept him out. Israel Folau was one of the most gifted ball runners, when not proselytysing and who can compare to Jonah Lomu? Tolo Latu and Taniela Tupou will be playing for the Wallabies tonight.
@Kramer. Over the years there have been various great and good Tongans playing in many different countries. It says alot of them as a people that they can make it dispite the challenges.
Haha you can hear their accents coming through quite strong but not that noticeable , would be hard to pick where they're from if you didn't know. To all the twats whinging about foreign players , go have a look through your own family trees and i'm sure you'll get a little shock.
Tim Loves Bacon Hahahaha a country with a population less than greater Manchester should t be able to compete with the biggest rfu in the world. On paper England should win everything, guess England are the real chokers 😂😂
As Tongans, this is how we are raised, especially in countries like Australia/NZ. Our parents really do want the best for us and this form of parenting is no exception.
