6 Sep 2019

Pacific legends push for better health in their communities

From , 3:01 pm on 6 September 2019

Some of the Pacific's rugby greats are lacing up their boots once more to take on New Zealand's Barbarian Legends in Hamilton this weekend.

The match is a curtain-raiser to the All Blacks-Tonga test match.

But for the players, the exhibition game at Waikato Stadium, goes far beyond the rugby field.

Christine Rovoi reports.

Pacific and New Zealand rugby legends from left: Monty  Betham, Tana Umaga, Kevin Senio, Jason Chandler, Fa’amalua Tipi and Wairangi Koopu.

Pacific and New Zealand rugby legends from left: Monty Betham, Tana Umaga, Kevin Senio, Jason Chandler, Fa’amalua Tipi and Wairangi Koopu. Photo: Christine Rovoi