Blues captain and New Zealand Rugby Players Assocation spokesman Patrick Tuipulotu (right) and the Blues 2024 Players' Player of the Year Hoskins Sotutu, are two of the top Pasifika players playing in New Zealand, with both also having played for the All Blacks. Photo: Blues Media Photo: Blues Media
Pasifika can now be guaranteed seats around New Zealand Rugby's decision-making tables, thanks to the work done by the New Zealand Rugby Pasifika Advisory Group or Tausoa Fa'atasi.
The decision by member unions to support Proposal Two at the NZR special general meeting in Wellington last Thursday, was "a monumental day for Pasifika in Rugby."
RNZ Pacific's Iliesa Tora reports.