Tua's Samoa visit "emotional"

Published: 1:58PM Sunday October 18, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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David Tua has just returned from surveying the damage from the devastating tsunami in his homeland of Samoa.

The boxer wanted to see for himself how he can best help his people if the aftermath of the disaster, which claimed more 150 lives and destroyed vital infrastructure in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

He says it was a life-shattering emotional experience.

Meanwhile, teams have lined up for a star-studded tsunami appeal rugby match at Auckland's Eden Park, featuring the likes of former All Blacks Christian Cullen and Jeff Wilson.

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