Bristol Bears’ former All Black Charles Piutau has returned from the international wilderness as part of the newly-named Tonga squad to compete in July’s Pacific Nations Cup and World Cup qualifier.
The injury-prone Bristol full back joins former Wallabies stars Israel Folau and fellow former All Black Malakai Fekitoa in Toutai Kefu’s 31-man ‘Ikale Tahi squad following a change in World Rugby’s international eligibility laws.
As of the first of January, 2022, a player can represent a second country in Test rugby if they are qualified by birthright and have not played international rugby for three years.
