Mate Ma'a Tonga: father and son hone commitments for upcoming battles Featured
Ben Masila's father 'Epalahame Masila and Duane Mann
15 September, 2019. ‘EPALAHAME Masila, father of Benjamin Murdoch Masila from Challenge Cup winners Warrington, is undeterred in their commitment with his son to the colors of the Mate Ma’a Tonga.
The now world-renowned underdogs Mate Ma’a Tonga team will face off once again against giants in the game Australia, England in October and November.
The die hard team has been hounding the trail of traditional Tier 1 occupiers since last rugby league world cup.
‘Epalahame, “Hame”, says “Ben’s decision playing for Mate Ma’a Tonga was always to represent his family, Tonga, and God.”
Hame has given his blessings to his son to continue his loyalty with Mate Ma’a Tonga.
He said, “The players’ families are very close, many are related, and they already talk to each other and after meeting with Duane Mann I am satisfied and happy with everything.”
Duane Mann, Mate Ma’a Tonga Football Director yesterday met with Hame who maintained his advice to Ben was “focus on the football” and not worry about any off-field issues.
Hame supports the TNRL board and having Duane Mann, Frank Endacott, Manu Vatuvei and others now involved.
“The boys’ loyalty is always with Tonga. The off-field issues will be fixed over time,” he added.
Ben Murdoch Masila plays for Warrington and having recently won the Challenge Cup hopes to add Super League Championships to their success this year.
