'I lied to our nutritionist' - Asafo Aumua sheds 10kg to get back in black
All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua successfully lost 10kg to return to peak physical condition after a period of weight gain. He credited his improved performance and fitness to better dietary habits and a renewed focus on team strategy.
Why it matters
The story highlights the physical demands of professional rugby and the importance of nutrition and discipline in elite sports.
Asafo Aumua not only had to battle a string of injuries to get back into the All Blacks but also the scales.
Thrust into the test against the Irish early after Codie Taylor succumbed to injury, Aumua delivered a quality 60 minutes at Eden Park, scoring one of six All Black tries .
It had been a long journey back to the jersey for Aumua, which fits a lot better now than it would have in January.
"I know I was eating quite a bit. I was a bit heavy heading into pre-season. But, happy to be back in decent, or good enough, nick to play the game."
The dynamic hooker said he ballooned in weight in the off-season before trimming back down for Super Rugby.
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