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Joel Gould

Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour

Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell will represent Tonga after formerly playing for Wales and Australia. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

It is rare for a footballer to reboot their international career at the age of 32, but Newcastle veteran Tyson Frizell is proud to be doing it with Tonga.

Frizell will fly to England with the Tongan side on Thursday for a historic  three-Test tour against the Lions after previously representing Wales and Australia in what is a unique international treble.

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