"13 siblings born in Tonga" - 5 players who want to swap nations and play for Tonga

Fekitoa was one of three players switching their international allegiance to Tonga for the Olympic Sevens in 2021, alongside former Wallabies forward Lopeti Timani and ex Australian sevens international Afusipa Taumoepeau.

He's now also eligible to play for their test side moving forward.

“I left New Zealand to support my family,” Fekitoa – one of 13 siblings born in Tonga – told Mail on Sunday.

“I don’t just support my mum. I support my younger brothers and sisters, my nieces, my nephews.

“I’ve got close to 30 nieces and nephews around the world. Being able to support them is the best feeling ever.”

Born in Australia to Tongan parents, the Number 8 spent his childhood in Wales and the South West of England before winning a scholarship to attend the prestigious Harrow School.

Billy comes from a rich vein of rugby talent. His father and uncle played for Tonga while cousin Taulupe Faletau has been capped by Wales and British & Irish Lions. Brother Mako, also a Lion, is a Saracens and England teammate and younger cousin Manu made his senior Sarries debut in the 2018/19 campaign.

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has revealed that the London Irish lock wants to play Tonga after winning the last of his 39 caps coming during Australia’s 2019 World Cup quarter-final defeat to England.

Coleman made 14 appearances in all competitions for London Irish in his first two season, linking up with the club in January 2020.

“It’s always been a place close to my heart. My family were happy about the news and personally I’m happy that if I’m selected I can give back to Tonga,” Piutau said, as per the Daily Mail.

Kepu confirmed the former Wallabies fullback, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for controversial social media posts, is keen to take advantage of changes in World Rugby eligibility laws and switch to Tonga.