\u201cAll of my family came round,\u201d he said. \u201cWe had a full 52-kg pig and that\u2019ll be the plan again. Plenty of pigs in blankets and roast potatoes as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked if there were any leftovers, Manu laughed: \u201cOnly the vegetables.\u201d<\/p>\n
The scene fits perfectly with the Tuilagi name, one of rugby\u2019s most famous dynasties. Manu and his brothers \u2014 including Leicester Tigers legend Alesana and former Samoa captain Henry \u2014 helped define a generation of power rugby, and the next wave is already making its mark.<\/p>\n Manu\u2019s nephew\u00a0Posolo Tuilagi\u00a0is now a full France international, having broken into the senior side after impressing at club level with Perpignan. A huge physical presence like his uncle, Posolo has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in European rugby.<\/p>\n Manu himself is now playing in France and enjoyed an outstanding season last year, earning a place in the\u00a0Top 14 Team of the Season, underlining his continued impact at the highest level.<\/p>\n While the festive period offers a brief pause from rugby\u2019s intensity, Christmas in the Tuilagi household remains as formidable as ever \u2014 a gathering of family, elite athletes and a pig that never stands a chance.<\/p>\n EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n Players who can swap nations:<\/p>\n Manu Tuilagi \u2013 England to Samoa Benhard Janse van Rensburg \u2013 South Africa to England David Ribbans \u2013 England to South Africa CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tuilag-brothers.jpg.webp.webp\"\/)
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The 34-year-old has won 60 England caps but would only be eligible for Samoa at the next World Cup. Tuilagi has admitted a switch would depend on whether he can still compete at the highest level.<\/p>\n
The Bristol Bears centre played for South Africa U20s but has never featured at senior level. After cutting ties with the Springboks, he could qualify for England via residency, subject to World Rugby approval.<\/p>\n
The lock last played for England at the 2023 World Cup and will be eligible to switch next year. However, Ribbans has played down the idea, insisting his desire remains to represent England again.<\/p>\n