Have you ever seen Superman play rugby? Well yesterday he did. And it was a good thing it was not the tackling type of rugby because it would have been quite a scene.
As it turned out, Superman took on Batman, Hulk, the Cat woman, Big Momma and many other superheroes in a fun game of tough rugby at Malifa.
Folks, it was quite a sight.
And the audience loved in.
Among them were some real rugby superheroes in England rep, Manu Tuilagi and his bother, former Manu Samoa star, Henry Tuilagi.
They were among family members who gathered to watch fun-filled event organised by the Samoa Golden Oldies Rugby Club to raise funds for cancer. Superman was former Manu Samoa lock, Peter Poulos.
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The eldest member of the club Sapa’u Lolesio Vitale led the superheroes superbly on to the field.
Among the superheroes was club member, Toilolo Sala Isaia, who has prostate cancer.
“I’m really touched by the idea that this is for all the people with cancer,” he said. “It means a lot to me that this is event is for cancer and that all the proceeds will go towards the Cancer society.”
Yesterday’s programme started with an afternoon parade from the Fire Station towards the town clock.
A member of the club who lost his battle with cancer, Leota Isitolo, was remembered during the fundraising.
Leota’s daughter, Mona Leota Eves, took part in the parade. “They had a tour in New Zealand just before he died,” she said. “This is a great initiative by the Club and I’m thrilled they are honouring their members and donating to the Samoa Cancer Society.”
After the parade, more than 20 members of the club shaved their moustaches for the cause.
This was followed by a fun touch game at Malifa where the superheroes came out to play.
The superheroes were divided into two teams, Avengers versus the Villains.
The Avengers team captain was Lavea Tupaimatuna Lavea while the Villains was captained by Sapa’u Lolesio Vitale. And to be sure that the Manu Samoa was not forgotten, both teams performed the Manu.
In the end, the Avengers won the Leota Isitolo Cup. The best costume went to Steve Keil who dressed up as the Tigerman.
The second place went to Peter Poulos who was Superman while the third prize went to Byron Bartley who was the Joker.
And like all fun gatherings, there was also a prize for the worst costume and that went to Taiese Wayne who was Big Momma.
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