ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Fans defend Tuilagi after video shows apparent punch being thrown

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Monday Feb 12, 2024

Posolo Tuilagi has been the focus of much of the French media attention after forcing his way into the national side for the 2024 Six Nations. The son of former Samoan heavyweight international, Henry Tuilagi, stands at almost 2 metres tall and weighs in at over 150kg, making him a genuine force to be reckoned with.

ADVERTISEMENT

His sizable frame matches the name that comes with it, with the 19-year-old already the proud subject of many ‘Here comes the boom’ compilation videos online.

The downside to being as ginormous as he is famous, is that it is proving incredibly difficult to hide on a fully televised rugby field – even with 29 other players and a referee on the field. This has caused the newest Tuilagi to come under some fire after he was supposedly spotted throwing his huge right fist into the mix during their match against Scotland.

There have been many debates already circulating online arguing for and against the punching suggestion, with the large majority suggesting that he was simply clearing out, whilst others joked that it wouldn’t be the first time a Tuilagi has thrown a punch.

Check out the video here:

Possible punch from Tuilagi
byu/paully_waully171 inrugbyunion

The apparent ‘infringement’ was not spotted during the match, and no current news on any citing or complaint has been made following the act.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Tuilagi’s are without doubt an incredible rugby family with their sheer strength and size proving to be devastating for opposition players. Certainly not players to get on the wrong side, who could forget Chris Ashton’s mistake when going after Manu Tuilagi, or Alesana Tuilagi’s wild hit on Mark Cueto?

Check out some of their wildest moments:

Related Articles

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    Bristol Bears break 20-year record with victory...

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    All Blacks star Jordie Barrett discusses...

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    Gloucester's next 'Rees-Zammit' scores incredible...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Springbok star scores screamer on debut for Sagamihara Dynaboars

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Bears fly as 100 metre finish already touted as try of the season

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Hassell-Collins pounces on HUGE Sharks mistake in chaotic scenes

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Joyce finishes ‘impossible’ solo try

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    Insane moment as french backrow waves off medic and smokes Ange Capuozzo

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible drop goal helps break 25-match losing streak

View All

Funnies

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    'A dog with a mallet up its arse could’ve written Johnny’s book' Donnacha O'Callaghan

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    “Put that in the book” - Rieko Ioane’s explosive post reignites feud with Sexton

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Mischievous Marcus Smith spotted engaging in the dark arts during All Blacks match

View All

Amateur

  • 103 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 104 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 127 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 127 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 127 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 1 WEEK AGO

    RugbyDump's top five backrows in 2024

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    The 19-year-old named the 'future' of English rugby after win against Australia A

View All