All Black Charles Piutau should move to rugby league if he has the desire to play for his beloved Tonga.
The call of Piutau for a relaxation in eligibility rules of rugby must fall on deaf ears for the sake of the good of the game.
Moreover, rugby should also move quickly to strengthen the laws which in the past have allowed a few players to switch countries in the last year lead up to seven’ Olympics debut in Rio.
The one last thing that rugby requires is a farce like the just completed Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) which is much a free-for-all when it comes to choosing players for their countries.
Charles Piutau made his name and fame starring for the All Blacks.
Piutau, who is now 26, along with Frank Halai are making headlines in the media of the UK over their desire to play for their homeland, after they have already made it clear to play for New Zealand.
If the talks doing the rounds should be believed than older stars such as Steven Luatua, Ma’a Nonu and Victor Vito are also interested in taking on a different jersey.
It seems the comfort with that Jason Taumalolo was able to pick between his Tongan league outfit and Kiwis. The Tongan league outfit has raised a debate in the island footy scene pertaining to the injustices involved in the rugby representation.
If all the emotions to be put aside, it is hard to have much time for the plight of Piutau, however, he is trying dedicatedly to wear a red Tongan jersey at the next Rugby World Cup. The plight of his request will be heard or not is still unclear, but we still hope, it should fall on deaf ears.