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Nili Latu

Date of birth: 19/2/1982

Position: Loose forward

Test caps: 14

Test Debut: Japan, 2006

Test points: 0

Current Club: Chiefs

Strengths: Latu is a dynamic openside flanker with a hunger for hard work. His leadership skills are also highly valued by his coach and team-mates. The tough-tackling Latu is dominant at the breakdowns, and always gives his team an advantage in the rucks and mauls.

Weaknesses: His ill-discipline has cost him a few yellow cards.

Likely headline: 'Silly Nili sent off'

Did you know: Latu is known as the 'Tongan Torpedo'.