Nasi Manu eyes Rugby World Cup spot with Tonga

Nasi Manu has revealed he has not given up on his dream of appearing for Tonga at this year's Rugby World Cup with Tonga. Manu was diagnosed with testicular cancer last year, having surgery in August to remove an abnormal growth.

The three-test Tonga international told the UK's Rugby World magazine his treatment had thus far proved successful, that he hopes to return to the field for Treviso with the World Cup remains very much on his radar.

"I really feel like a new man now," Manu told the magazine. "I am happy to hurt. I'm training, doing cardio, and it feels good to get back to some normality. I think for a little bit, I took things for granted. Now I know how important it is I make the most of this opportunity."

"Going through cancer and chemo has been a great sort of awakening for what I really want and my rugby goals, my life goals. I sort of narrowed down what's important to me," he said.

I have gone through so many mental challenges and some physical obviously with surgery and chemo.
The whole experience has given me perspective on life, what’s really important to me and how I want to start living moving forward. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. https://t.co/EJUWskDHsD

— Nasi Manu (@Nasi_Manu) February 19, 2019