PASIFIKA WORLD PLAYERS

Rugby greats such as Bundee Aki, Manu Tuilagi, Monty Ioane, and others may represent their own adopted countries, but their love for their heritage nations is not diminished.
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OUTSTANDING PLAYERS

  • ARDIE SAVEA

    Named the Rugby World Cup 2023 Player of the Year, Savea is an accomplished All Black, one of the best in the world

    Ardie Savea 

  • MARK TELEʻA

    Winner of the Rugby World Cup Breakthrough Player of the Year, Teleʻa was an exceptional player

    Mark Teleʻa 

  • LIMA SOPOʻAGA

    A former All Black turned Manu Sāmoa, Sopoʻaga is among the best and helped Sāmoa significantly

    Lima Sopoʻaga 
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PASIFIKA WORLD PLAYERS

Not all Pacific Islanders are represented in their traditional teams. Across England, France, and Japan are those who have committed to new countries, while retraining their heritage at heart

Pasifika World Players

NON-PASIFIKA TEAMS

  • MONTY IOANE

    A newphew of Digby Ioane and Italy's star Pacific player, Monty Ioane featured prominently in the Italian campaign

    Monty Ioane 

  • MANU TUILAGI

    The only Tuilagi brother to not play for Sāmoa, Manu featured prominently in his adopted country into the knockout phase

  • BUNDEE AKI

    Leading Ireland into

    Bundee Aki 
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