Family tension and a club shocked to its core, the aftermath of Sonny Fai’s death was devastating. It also revealed a hitherto secret side to his personal life.<p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

The prodigiously talented Sonny Fai was tipped to be a superstar of rugby league and a New Zealand Warriors legend. On the eve of the start of pre-season training in January 2009, he made a final, fatal trip to the beach. This series investigates that awful summer afternoon and examines how he made his reputation - and his legacy.

Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole