'My exotic life as a traditional Polynesian "third gender" cross-dresser'... by England rugby star Manu Tuilagi's brother
England rugby star's brother dresses as a woman called 'Julie' on the Samoan island of Savai'i
Julie tells of her delight when Manu buys him make-up and handbags
Six-foot Julie dresses in stilettos and her favourite sport is netball
By Nik Simon
PUBLISHED: 17:16 EST, 9 February 2013 | UPDATED: 21:04 EST, 9 February 2013
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2276247/Manu-Tuilagis-brother-cross-dresser-calls-Julie.htmlManu Tuilagi, all tribal tattoos and rippling muscles, is seen as the human wrecking ball of the England rugby squad set to play Ireland in Dublin today.
Recognised around the world as one of the most exciting talents in the game, the 6ft and 17st Manu will be hoping to make a huge impact on this year's Six Nations tournament following his return from injury.
But back in the small beach village of Fatausi-Fogapoa, on the Samoan island of Savai'i where he grew up, the 21-year-old is far from being the most conspicuous member of the Tuilagi clan. For there it is his equally strapping 6ft brother Olotuli who catches the eye – dressed as a woman and known as Julie.
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Julie, 34, has previously shied away from media attention. But now in her first interview, given exclusively to The Mail on Sunday, she has told of her delight when Manu buys her make-up and designer handbags. And she explains how she has steered clear of the sport which dominates her family – happy instead to stay at home and do the ironing for her elderly parents.
'Never in my life have I played rugby,' she shudders. 'I'm not a very rugby lady. My favourite sport is netball. However, if I played professional rugby then I would do better than the others. I am a very strong woman!'
