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"I was a big fan of Manu," he says.

Ma'asi-White's father Viliami, who represented Tonga at 2003 Rugby World Cup, played with Manu's brother Anitelea at Leeds in the latter stages of his career.

"Manu used to come round when we lived in Leeds for a little session together of food and stuff," says Ma'asi-White.

The general public's concerns with his leadership were brought to Schumer directly on Tuesday when the network's Manu Raju asked Schumer if he was bringing the party down.

"There was a poll out today that has your approval rating lower than any other congressional leader," Manu said.