Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.

Jason Taumalolo opens up on the rise of Tongan rugby league ahead of the Pacific Championships final.

Jason Taumalolo opens up on the rise of Tongan rugby league ahead of the Pacific Championships final.

Tonga captain Jason Taumalolo was one of the first high profile stars to switch allegiance to his native homeland and now a sea of red are backing...

Tongan coach Kristian Woolf paid credit to trailblazer Jason Taumalolo for his "massive" defection years ago.

Tongan coach Kristian Woolf paid credit to trailblazer Jason Taumalolo for his "massive" defection years ago.

So much of the discussion these days around Jason Taumalolo is dominated by what he isn't anymore.

This could be Kristian Woolf’s last hurrah. If it is not to be, a North Queensland star will need to return to his best and launch another rescue...

Jason Taumalolo had to convince his coach he was genuine about representing Tonga. Seven years on, the impact of his decision continues to be felt.

Jason Taumalolo had to convince his coach he was genuine about representing Tonga. Seven years on, the impact of his decision continues to be felt.