Super-fit footy star reveals what happened when he drank 600 cans of Coke in one month - and the pre-game meal he had to keep a secret from his parents
While most NRL stars take their diets very seriously to stay in top shape, To'o is is known for his love of junk food and soft drink.
Before the 2024 decider, the Penrith flyer sat down to eat a large bowl of chips with aioli, two breakfast burgers and a staggering six Coke Zeros.
When Coca-Cola heard about this they shipped To'o 24 cases of Coke Zero, each box holding 24 cans.
To'o says he finished the lot - 576 cans - in a single month and says he feels fine.
'I think Coke sponsored Penrith so they sent me 24 boxes of 24 packs (after the story),' To'o told News Corp.
'Put it this way, I got them in October and they were finished by November. My teeth still seem pretty good.'
The Panthers star is currently in camp for the Blues and says his game-day diet will not change before Game 1.
'My wife (Moesha) is always questioning me, asking: "Are you sure that's your game day ritual?" I'm like: "I have to stick with it, honey",' To'o said.
'It's always the same diet every time – two breakfast burgers, bowl of chips, cafe latte, two sugars and six Coke Zeros.
'The way I see it, it's a bit of fuel for the engine. I had it once when I was young, about 14, and played really well, so I kept doing it.
'I made sure back then I ate outside the house (so my parents didn't see.). My mum and dad would have told me off.
'Mum and Dad found out after my second NRL game.
'I took them out to breakfast and they asked whether I was playing after watching what I was eating. I have been lucky to maintain my shape but it's a normal game day routine.'
Nathan Cleary politely described To'o's food intake as 'unique', while Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai said he has the 'worst diet in NRL history'
Last year, Panthers forward Liam Martin said he would be 'dying in five minutes' if he had the same meal before a match and his other teammates have previously joked about him having the 'worst diet in the NRL'.
'I don't know how he is a professional athlete,' Martin added.
'If he's ever worried we're on an away trip where there will be no Coke Zeros, he brings his own.'
Halfback Nathan Cleary is also dumbfounded by how his mate can still perform at incredibly high level despite what he puts into his body.
'His diet is the most unique I've seen for a rugby league player,' Cleary said.
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