Inga the Winga

[Rooter]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wigan-warriors-legend-inga-tuigamala-dies-aged-52/

Sad news, only 52. He was a proper ground breaking player, first of the generation of players with size, speed and ferocity. Mixed it well in both codes too, not an easy feat. So sad to go so young.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

No backward step in that man's game

 

[GB72]

Truely sad, a great in both codes and will be missed. With Lomu on one side and Inga on the other, Heaven has about the scariest pair of wingers in their rugby side now.

 

[Blue in Munich]

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/02/24/remembering-inga-tuigamala/

Worked the Clash of the Codes at Twickenham when Wigan played Bath & to my annoyance got posted to escort the Bath coach. My mate who was posted to the Wigan coach (and who wouldn't swap, the git) had to pick them up at Runnymede. He and the other Pc were killing a few minutes by the Thames before the off when one of the Wigan players strolled up behind them and slapped an arm across each of their shoulders saying "Alright lads". My mate reckoned he nearly had the pair of them in the river; he was one of the most solid units he'd ever come across. It was, of course, Va'aiga Tuigamala. Inga spent a couple of minutes chatting with them before going back to the rest of the lads.

A gentleman and a gentle man, until he crossed the whitewash when he became an utterly fearsome competitor.

RIP Inga, thanks for the memories.

 

[Foxholer]

Truly taken before his time.
Battering ram of the first order! A pleasure to watch him play either code.

 

[rudebhoy]

What a shame, he was a helluva player, just about impossible to stop if he got a head of steam up near the line.

 

[Robster59]

A real gentle giant off the field, and a powerhouse on it. Taken far too soon. Thoughts to his family.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

When Wigan won the Middlesex 7’s he was an absolute monster.
Brilliant player at both codes.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Saw him play once only. Immense player and a step above everyone on the field.

 

[Duckster]

Used to see him almost everyday as he lived straight outside my school.
He was a lovely bloke off the field, but I’m glad I never had to face him on it!

 

[Red devil]

Inga and Jonah freaks of nature. Immense speed coupled with powerhouse physique,incredible really.
But for all their size and power two gentle men and gentlemen.
May they Rest in Peace