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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Taumalolo has revealed Kristian Woolf to be the most important figure in Tonga's rise, helping inspire a rugby league revolution in the Pacific.

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

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