Ex-Tonga & Cardiff Blues flanker Ma'ama Molitika retires aged 45
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Former Cardiff Blues flanker & Tonga International Ma'ama Molitika has announced his retirement at the age of 45.
Molitika played 18 times for Tonga and represented them at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, while he played seven seasons with the Cardiff Blues, making 112 appearances for the Arms Park side.
The loose forward helped Bedfordshire club Ampthill climb up the grades to the second-tier Championship in 2019.
"My professional career has spanned over 21 years and I am lucky to have experienced all the things I have, from playing for my country and being selected for the Barbarians through to each and every club," he said.
Congrats @maamamolitika , a privilege to share the rugby field with you way back in 'The Factory' days at Hamilton Boys. Unbelievable watching your career take off from afar. A legend. Enjoy retirement https://t.co/lUV2ppvE1S
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) April 20, 2020
Molitika's professional career started with Bridgend in 1999 and also included the only season played by Celtic Warriors in 2003-4.
He also represented the Pacific Islands combined XV.
