Athlete development must better support Indigenous and Pasifika players
- Written by Sierra Keung, Kaiako - Sport & Recreation, Auckland University of Technology
Several Pasifika rugby league players decided to represent the country of their heritage, such as in this match between New Zealand and Tonga. Supplied, CC BY-ND
For the past seven years, 70 of the 75 players who have been selected for New Zealand’s senior men’s rugby league team were of Māori or Pasifika heritage. About 42% of the...
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