圣乔治伊拉瓦拉龙队新签约球员基翁·科洛阿马坦吉正在考虑放弃今年10月至11月的橄榄球世界杯参赛资格，以便接受膝伤和下背部问题的手术，并确保能够参加与新俱乐部的季前训练[1]。这位28岁的球员与龙队签署了一份五年500万美元的合同，该合同自2027赛季开始生效[1]。
科洛阿马坦吉有资格代表汤加国家队参加世界杯[1]。尽管代表汤加参赛的薪资为每场850美元，而澳洲保证薪资为4万美元，存在明显的薪资差异，但他表示这一差异不会影响他的决定[1]。他目前因膝盖PCL问题和下背部椎间盘问题需要进行扫描检查[1]。
Keaon Koloamatangi, the 28-year-old recently signed by St. George Illawarra Dragons, is considering forgoing the October-to-November Rugby World Cup to undergo surgery and ensure his availability for preseason training with his new club [1]. Koloamatangi has committed to a five-year contract worth AUD 5 million with the Dragons, with the deal commencing in the 2027 season [1]. The decision reflects his priority to address existing injuries and integrate fully with his incoming team rather than represent Tonga at the global tournament.
The player faces medical concerns that have prompted the consideration of surgical intervention [1]. Koloamatangi requires scans to assess a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) issue in his knee and intervertebral disc problems in his lower back [1]. While eligible to play for Tonga at the World Cup, he indicated that financial considerations—including the contrast between Australia's guaranteed compensation of AUD 40,000 and Tonga's AUD 850 per match—would not influence his choice [1].