■By NEALE HARVEY

Big engine: Elvis Taoine shows no signs of slowing as he approaches his 37th bithday
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TONGAN Test hooker Elvis Taione puts his remarkable longevity down to Pacific Island genes, sleep and a life- changing decision to swap work on a building site for rugby.
With a new contract at Exeter Chiefs secured, Taione turns 37 this month but shows no sign of battle fatigue as he maintains the pressure on England No.2 Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Ten years ago, Taione was labouring in Sydney while playing for the Manly Marlins before a final go at breaking into the...