Rugby Star Changes Name To 'Paddy Power'
6th September, 2007
Ahead of the forthcoming Rugby Union World Cup, sports marketing agency has persuaded Tonga's controversial international rugby player Epeli Taione to change his name to 'Paddy Power' by deed poll. The deal was struck on behalf of Paddy Power, the Irish Bookmaker.
With only one day to go until the Rugby World Cup starts, Taione's agent Nick Taylor of Phoenix Management said the opportunity to help the Tongans was too good to turn down. "We are really appreciative of Paddy Power's efforts in help to supporting an emerging nation like Tonga."
