After controversially switching alliances two years ago from Australia to Tonga there was no doubt in anyone's mind that Andrew Fifita's heritage meant everything to him.
The pulsating forward, who is of both a Tongan and Indigenous Australian background, will get the opportunity to celebrate cultural diversiety in the NRL's indigenous round.
Fifita praised the NRL's efforts in putting together this celebration of indigenous culture.
"We are starting to really recognise the indigenous players of our game and for myself and for my fellow team mates, I am representing my family this weekend," Fifita said.
"I am very grateful for the game for putting on the Indigenous all-stars game. Now we have a round dedicated to us .. it's a massive achievement."
The NRL's Indigenous round has turned into an annual event on its calendar with all 16 teams getting local indigenous artists to design their jerseys incorporating both Aboriginal and Maori patterns and features.
The round is fittingly placed on the calendar just prior to National Reconciliation Week, where fans are asked to remember the traditional owners of the land.
Fifita will line up for the Sharks this Sunday as they travel south to face arch-rivals, the Dragons.
