Malakai Fekitoa withdrawls his support for any Tongan rugby programme

Malakai Fekitoa has reportedly withdrawn his support and help for the people of Tonga after social media claimed that he was the lead instigator in a massive brawl at a Christmas sevens tournament.

Fekitoa had been back home in Tonga over Christmas and New Years, spending time with family and friends.

In a post on its Facebook page, Pacific Island Tourism alleges Fekitoa abused a referee during the tournament semifinal, a game that was eventually called off when spectators joined an on-field fight.

Fekitoa had responded to the claims on Facebook: "When I looked at the media regarding this, it came to me that Tongans put down other Tongans. So the immediate thought that comes to mind is that this is the end of any planned programme to help people of Ha'apai and Tonga, for that matter.

"I'm out!"

-NZ Herald