How rugby turned Tina into Tina the Tongan Tank | The Outliers

“They call me Tina the Tongan Tank...Once I have the ball, everyone knows that Tina is going to carry.” Subscribe to Re: bit.ly/subscrib...
Tina Maota’tane is a 22-year-old playing for the Black Ferns in Dunedin. But earning the right to wear the jersey wasn’t the journey she expected.
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[@als897]

those who clicked 'dislike' are obviously not polynesian and cannot understand that in our polynesian culture, God, Family are the centre of our culture ... parties, socialising takes a back seat. School, study, becoming better than our parents is what they want for us. It is what it is in our culture ... what you see is what you get.

[@kOt985]

Relax toks 😂

[@FriedLdRz]

Really encouraging, needed this!! 😭

[@tamaitioleloleula_mutiatele01]

I’m proud of this girl and her accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m from the neighborhood Samoa island but I love and support all my neighbors brothers and sisters Tongan and Fijians. Good luck with your career Tina. You gain another Fan here in Americaland. Ofa Lahi Atu!

[@sinnahj]

Great story and awesome editing. All the best 🙌

[@tevitapani1006]

We proud of you girl you done a amazing job and a good example for those islanders come behine ♥️🇹🇴♥️ ofa atu a d keep it up doing good job well done ❤️❤️❤️

[@phews07]

Love it.....get it our Tongan sister

[@Lokitai_reggae]

All the best. ❤️💛❤️🇬🇧💯🙏🏼

[@cliveedharris1353]

You keep it going flowing with my excellent connection I'm a single dad I give all my teenage boys the best cool and education and we'll being

[@minadaca]

5 brothers... I'd lock me nz gears away lol..
Well done Tina..

[@dukobigred4785]

Much respect my sister yes hear you from you brothers in Mangere aka MADANGRY 275 TUATOWN BABY ALL DAY LONG❤❤❤❤

[@MrStvfinau]

Determination n integrity n courage n God first is your your greatest assets Tina you go sister

[@temarinoripia5419]

Wow kia kaha.....

[@thompson5144]

she's beautiful

[@meechmitchell3012]

Man,,, she's aight

[@cliveedharris1353]

It' showed Michael Jackson that don't stop till you get enough hails from the west side lmao 😁 welcome home 🙄 see you at our graduation up home 🙄 you keep it going you are awesome 😁💙☝️🌈

[@tongatown4393]

She single lol

[@jikal9032]

That feel when no Tongan gf to grind my hips into dust

[@teokoitutaoro7850]

Awesome..?