![Clermont's New Zealander center George Moala (Front) runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup rugby union Group B match between Bristol and Clermont at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, on December 12, 2020.](https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8WY9RE-preview-150x150.jpg)
Tonga star to miss Bok clash
Former New Zealand centre George Moala will miss all but one of Tonga’s Rugby World Cup pool games after he failed in an appeal to have a ban for a dangerous tackle over-turned.
Former New Zealand centre George Moala will miss all but one of Tonga’s Rugby World Cup pool games after he failed in an appeal to have a ban for a dangerous tackle over-turned.
Players have pulled no punches in making their feelings known after Tonga centre George Moala was hit with a 10-week ban for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada.
Tonga’s All Blacks convert star George Moala could be ruled out of the World Cup through suspension after being sent off for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada on Thursday.