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The powerhouse front-rower has endured his share of muscular injuries playing for Parramatta, Canberra and NSW, but never did he anticipate falling victim to laryngitis. Paulo lost his voice after leading the Siva Tau in Auckland against New Zealand, and apologised to this masthead when he flew back to Sydney last Monday and could only whisper during an interview after the Tonga clash. “I find myself really dialled into that moment [leading the Siva Tau], I put everything into it, and I know when I am calling out, I’m calling out to every Samoan around the world,” Paulo said. “That’s how much passion goes into it. But it does take its toll on the vocal cords. “I lost my voice after both games. It takes away from me wanting to yell at the boys on the field, I’m not sure if they can even hear me, but it does take a lot out of me. I also wouldn’t change it for anything in this world.
