PASIFIKA IN THE NFL
Samoans and other Pacific Islanders are prevalent throughout all sports arena.
OUTSTANDING PLAYERS
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ARDIE SAVEA
Ardie SaveaNamed the Rugby World Cup 2023 Player of the Year, Savea is an accomplished All Black, one of the best in the world
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MARK TELEʻA
Mark TeleʻaWinner of the Rugby World Cup Breakthrough Player of the Year, Teleʻa was an exceptional player
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LIMA SOPOʻAGA
Lima SopoʻagaA former All Black turned Manu Sāmoa, Sopoʻaga is among the best and helped Sāmoa significantly
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
NON-PASIFIKA TEAMS
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MONTY IOANE
Monty IoaneA newphew of Digby Ioane and Italy's star Pacific player, Monty Ioane featured prominently in the Italian campaign
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MANU TUILAGI
The only Tuilagi brother to not play for Sāmoa, Manu featured prominently in his adopted country into the knockout phase
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