Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin.
The 22-year-old Dolphin and Tonga international wasn't always the athletic beast and 80-minute second-rower he is now.
"Young Kuli was a bit chubbier back then," the new Maroons forward chuckled.