From 170kg security guard to All Black prop, meet new cap Karl Tuâ??inukuafe

As the rugby world gears up for the start of the June test series this weekend, a few stories have been captivating fans around the globe since squads were announced. Perhaps none more so than that of the rise of freshly-minted All Black prop Karl Tu'inukuafe. As the story goes, Tu'inukuafe was holding down normal jobs behind a desk and working security for Auckland Live "to get some extra money in...". One thing led to another and his weight got out of control. Weighing in at around 170kg, he was told in no uncertain terms to lose some serious weight or prepare to suffer the consequences of …