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Brumbies Lachlan to hold rugby training in Tonga [1]

Canberra, Australia

Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 17:42

From left: Brumbies players, Lausii Taliauli, Folau Fainga'a, Lolo Fakaosilea, Lachlan McCaffrey, with Princess Latufuipeka, Michael Thomson (Brumbies CEO) and Tonga High Commission and Brumbies staff. 29 March 2018.

ACT Brumbies back-rower Lachlan McCaffrey will visit Tonga on April 30 to assist with coaching clinics in various communities and give away rugby kits.

An as Ambassador for Youth-in-Union, Lachlan will partner up with good friend Eddy ‘Aholelei on the visit.

Youth-In-Union Tonga aims to develop the talent of youths and underprivileged through rugby and other sports, in order to enhance their future and bring unity by eliminating prejudices.

Lachlan was accompanied by Tongan origin Brumbies players Lolo Faka’osilea, Folau Fainga'a, Lausi’i Talia'uli and Brumbies CEO Michael Thomson, in a courtesy visit to Princess Latufuipeka Tuku’aho, Tonga’s High Commissioner in Canberra on March 29.

They discussed his visit, which will include ‘Eua, and also forged closer ties with the High Commissioner on how to promote sports diplomacy and develop the talent and potential of Tongan youths.

Brumbies is an Australian professional rugby union football team based in Canberra.

Princess Latufuipeka and Brumbies CEO Michael Thomson. 29 March 2018.
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