Odds are before today if you heard the name Meaalofa Te’o, the most popular response would have been, “Who in the hell is Meaalofa Te’o?”
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For one nine-year-old player taking the field in Canberra, Australia, the approach to the game is simple: he just tramples over the top of every opponent like a human bulldozer.
The youngster’s manager, Masi Tusitala said since the video of Te’o’s performance was posted online, his family have been bombarded with calls from talent scouts from across the globe. Fans on the sidelines are heard to say “Oh my goodness” as Te’o, wearing No. 17, knocks down player after player as he runs for another four-point try.
According to Karene Te’o, Meaalofa’s father, Meaalofa is a very nice person off the field, where he does not run through people easily on a regular basis.
Unsurprisingly, Meaalofa’s team, the Doveton Steelers, won the tournament with a 20-10 victory in the final and have their human wrecking ball to thank for getting them there.
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Meaalofa’s father Karene Te’o told Australian media: “Tries like that are normal for him”.
