‘Scouted on Facebook’ – 5 rugby players who took strange routes to become Internationals

7 November 2021

#4.Karl Tu’inukuafe (New Zealand)

Mustachioed man mountain propl Tu’inukuafe has gone from 27-stone nightclub bouncer to Test tyro. He only made his Super Rugby debut lain 2018 but has already racked up 24 caps for the All Blacks.

"Karl Tu'inukuafe was literally working full time as a bouncer a few months ago – it was his job to ensure big lads behave themselves, and that's what he'll be doing to your front row this weekend."

A one-eyed Kiwi previews All Blacks vs England: https://t.co/bQEd6J5UZv pic.twitter.com/QLONGH56Xv
— Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) November 10, 2018

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