It was only 28 years ago that World Rugby made the decision that changed the face of rugby in this country - allowing rugby union players to be paid, turning the sport professional.
Before then, rugby union was considered a strictly amateur sport.
Sports broadcaster Keith Quinn is one of the longest serving sports broadcasters in New Zealand and is known as the voice of All Black test rugby.
He's covered every Rugby World Cup since they began and also fit 10 Olympic Games, 10 Commonwealth Games and three Paralympics into the mix.
Keith joins Jesse today.
010814. Photo Diego Opatowski / RNZ. Sports commentator Keith Quinn in the Morning Report studio. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski
