Eli Katoa is back with the Tongan squad for the World Cup, a year after a frightening run of head injuries. The Melbourne Storm forward was hospitalised after suffering three separate head knocks while on duty for his country. The three concussions came in quick succession and left him needing hospital treatment. His recovery stretched across the following twelve months, spent away from contact rugby while his head healed. Returning to the national set-up has been a moving moment for the second-rower and everyone around the team. The words 'It touched the boys' hearts' sum up how his teammates reacted to seeing him back in the group. Pulling on the Tongan jersey again means a great deal to someone who spent a full year off the field. Katoa's focus now shifts from recovery to competition as Tonga's World Cup campaign gets under way.