The Sharks prop is risking a three-match ban to try and play against New Zealand in Auckland.
The Cronulla and Tonga wrecking ball is looking at missing two matches,including the Kiwis Test,after being charged with dangerous contact.
Sea Eagles forward Martin Taupau has switched his allegiance just a week out from rugby league's representative round.
If you wanted proof the Tongans really have become a rugby league powerhouse,take a peek at the young talent in line for debuts next month against NZ.
Tevita Pangai Jnr will be overlooked for NSW should he choose to play in the mid-year Test for Tonga against New Zealand.
The Kangaroos will feature in a Test triple-header as part of a new Oceania Cup tournament,although they won't be taking on Great Britain.
Manu believes a bright future lies ahead for the Mate Ma'a despite the threat of State of Origin draining their pack of the likes of Pangai next year.
Tongan officials believe they got the raw end of the deal in the aftermath of the historic Test match against the Kangaroos.
The playmaker suffered a dislocated shoulder early in Tonga's historic Test match against the Australian Kangaroos.
The big Australian defector led Tonga's spiritual Sipi Tau before sipping beers with his former Kangaroos team-mates.
The historic Tongan Test was a fantastic way to round out this year but,as it stands,there are no Tests locked in for the top-ranked Australians next year.