Motu Tony
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Motu Tony (born May 25, 1981 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for Hull FC in the English Super League competition, Tony has previously played for the Castleford Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, Marist Richmond Brothers and the New Zealand Warriors. He has represented the New Zealand national team on five occasions and his position of choice is at fullback, though he can also play in most positions through the backline making him somewhat of a utility player.
Tony played in the 2006 Tri Nations Final for New Zealand against Australia in Sydney. Tony fractured his cheekbone late in the game after a challenge from giant Australian prop forward Willie Mason. New Zealand lost the final, and their Tri Nations crown, 16-12 after extra time.