This is news that will sadden all sports fans and rugby fans in particular. The Tonga Rugby Union has just learned, the former Tongan international, Taniela Moa, died at just 36 years old. The reason for his death has not yet been communicated, but according to the New Zealand site Stuff, it is during medical tests that the tragedy would have arisen. Terrible news, especially for Section Paloise, the French club he has worn for six years.
The club also wanted to pay tribute to its former player. “Sad news for the Vert et Blanc family this Thursday morning, we have just learned of the disappearance of Taniela Moa at the age of 36 years. International with the Baby Blacks and Tonga, he wore the colors of the Section from 2011 to 2017 and participated in the club’s rise to TOP 14 “, wrote the club on its official Twitter account.
In addition to her career in France, Taniela Moa played for several years in the Southern Hemisphere. He was revealed during the 2011 World Cup, beating the XV of France, achieving the feat with Tonga. “Their defense was not bad but their heart was not there. We especially wanted to win“, he said at the time.
He was a very endearing boy
Known for his very original hairstyles, he quickly became a favorite with Pau supporters. His then president remembers him fondly: “Taniela was an atypical player who illuminated the Hamlet, he had a form of genius at his post capable of sending passes of 30m to the left as to the right. He was a very endearing boy “, he said on Twitter.