NZ Rugby World

HUGE PASIFIKA CONTRIBUTION TO ALL BLACKS

I am honoured to be writing a column for RugbyWorld, to share my experiences both as a former player, and more recently as an administrator, in the contribution of Pasifika to rugby in New Zealand, Australasia, through to the global game.

Looking back on my own playing career, and now witnessing the experiences of my son Caleb as he moves through his professional rugby journey, it is incredible to see how the cultural connection has strengthened and our sport

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