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'Rather rugby boots than gumboots' - Moli's fresh start at Leicester

Leicester Tigers hooker Samiuela Moli is embracing a fresh chapter in England following the collapse of his previous Super Rugby franchise, Moana Pasifika. Reflecting on his transition from manual labour and part-time trades to international rugby for Tonga, the 27-year-old credits his arduous upbringing and a pivotal phone call from former head coach Toutai Kefu during a tea break for shaping his determined work ethic.