Full name: Epi Taione

Nickname: The Bangor

Position: Loose forward, utility back

Date of birth: 2/3/79

Place of birth: Tonga

Height: 193

Weight: 115

Club: Sanyo Wild Knights

Caps/appearances: 17 Tonga

International points: 30

Village: Kolofo’ou, Tongatupu

Favourite Island food: Sushi

Favourite Island music: Tongan

Person you most respect: Dad

Person you would like to meet: Cleopatra

Rugby players you respect: Anyone that is going to smash me

Best Rugby memory: Winning first cap for Tonga

Biggest influences on your Rugby game:

Soakai Otuvaka, everyone at Tynedale RFC

Advice to young people who want to play Rugby for their Country:

It’s there so go get it

What is it like to be a member of the Digicel Pacific Islanders Rugby Team on tour:

Special, very special

Message to supporters: Don’t miss out PI is here to entertain