Auckland University Head Coach Dean Bickerton said Renata was driven from the get-go. The tighthead prop's build also contributes to his power on the field and has earned him the nickname Maori Hercules.
This year Marcel has helped his University team to the Auckland premier rugby playoffs and, despite losing one of their key players, his teammates have been completely behind him in his international debut.
Read more about Marcel’s success by clicking here for the full story in the NZ Herald.
