The Waratahs Hooker Who Outran a Fiji Winger … and Now Faces a Big Call Ioane Moananu's try against the Fijian Drua has been hailed as a defining moment in his Waratahs career, but it also highlights the fragile state of New South Wales's front row.
The 25 year old hooker's impressive display has earned him the third highest try scorer spot for the team.
Moananu finds himself among the last professional hookers left standing in NSW due to a spate of injuries affecting his peers. Ethan Dobbins is out for the season, and Folau Fainga'a is managing a knee complaint.