Player Information

Age: 23 years old
DOB: October 30, 2001
Position: Centre
Secondary Position: Wing
Height: 173cm
Weight: 90kg
Current Club: Free Agent
Nationality: New Zealand
Internationally Capped: No

Player Bio

PJ Tonga is an exciting young Tongan centre/winger known for his powerful running, sharp rugby IQ, and impressive game awareness. A schoolboy sensation, PJ spent three years as a standout player in St Peter’s College 1st XV in Auckland, leading the team to both regional and national championships. His exceptional talent was on full display at the prestigious Sanix World Schools Rugby Tournament in 2019, where he helped his team secure a runner-up finish, earning recognition as one of the top young players globally.

After a spell in Canberra, PJ returned home to Auckland, continuing his development and maintaining a strong desire to further his rugby career. His impressive work ethic and determination to reach the top have him now eager to make a mark in Australia. As a hard-running centre with exceptional vision and line-running ability, PJ is known for his ability to read the game and make game-breaking decisions. His explosive speed and physicality make him a constant threat on both attack and defence, and his strong rugby instincts continue to set him apart as one of the brightest young talents in the game.

Always looking to challenge himself and improve, PJ is ready to take the next step in his career and prove himself on the international stage.