Former All Black Allan Hewson is worried rugby is suffering a “slow death’’. Which is why he and seven other ex-internationals, including four captains, have banded together to convince NZ Rugby to make urgent changes to save the game they love. Wellington businessman Douglas Catley, who is spearheading the campaign to seek an audience with the NZ Rugby board, has the backing of ex-All Blacks Ian Kirkpatrick, Alex Wyllie, Dave Loveridge, Stu Wilson, Andy Leslie, Earle Kirton, Mark Shaw and Hewson.
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While the All Blacks remain as popular as ever, a number of ex-internationals have grave concerns about the amateur arm of the game and want the NZ Rugby board to listen to their concerns.
Go NZ: Dargaville to Palmy North finding real New Zealand
23 Dec, 2020 05:32 PM
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NZ Herald
By: Ewan McDonald
John Cleese didn t look on the bright side of life in Palmerston North; Mick Jagger got no satisfaction from Invercargill. Both missed the point about travelling around Aotearoa: you ll find real New Zealand outside the main centres.
Thinking about school or summer holiday destinations? These might not be on your radar. If you haven t seen them, you don t know what you ve missed. If you have, maybe it s time for another look.
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Dargaville, and the Wairoa River. Photo / Supplied