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Leicester Tigers star Telusa Veainu is named Tongan players' player of the year

The 24-year-old was presented with his award by Leicester Tigers team-mate, fellow Pacific Islander, Seremaia Bai.

Veainu was genuinely shocked to receive such an accolade and immediately dedicated the award to his Tongan team-mates.

The former Melbourne Rebel back only began playing for his country in the Pacific Nations Cup that preceded the World Cup. At that time, he was out of contract with the Rebels and wondering what to do.