New Zealand Rugby has a list of socially oriented "character assessment values" when it comes to selecting players. Things like work ethic, competitiveness, resilience, coachability, and motivation in rugby. A study by the University of Otago says overseas academics also recommend focusing on values such as compassion, fairness, and integrity. The study's co-author Tania Cassidy discusses what we should expect from players off the field.
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