He might play for Australia, but Taniela Tupou, aka the Tongan Thor, showed his love for his first home while taking part in a parade today to celebrate Tonga's historic rugby league win over the Kangaroos.

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The Wallabies star and blockbusting Reds prop took part in the parade on a quad bike, even giving Broncos star Joe Ofahengaue a lift at one point in video of the celebrations.