THE LAST WORD

AS the world waits to discover the full toll in Tonga after the volcanic eruption and tsunami at the weekend, rugby must step up. Leading unions and clubs should combine to aid the stricken Pacific island nation, where there is such an ovalball obsession and so much rugby talent. The RFU and Premiership clubs could do their bit, especially with so many leading Tongan players based in Europe. It is surely feasible to arrange a Tonga game against the Saxons or a Premiership all-stars XV at Twickenham and there must be a renewed push to arrange home Tests there.