Eight Pasifika heritage players named in All Blacks season opener against France

Tom Harris2026-07-02T19:49:35.000Z

Stoked to see so many Pasifika boys in the starting lineup. About time the team looked like the country it plays for. 🇼🇸

Leo McKenzie2026-07-02T20:04:35.000Z

eight out of how many? 15? that's over half. pretty good but still not enough imo.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-02T20:10:35.000Z

Wonder how the French are feeling about facing a team that's basically a Pacific island dream team lol

Leo McKenzie2026-07-02T20:35:35.000Z

trust me they're not losing sleep over it mate

Ella Thompson2026-07-02T20:26:35.000Z

Love seeing our Pasifika brothers and sisters representing. Makes me proud to be a Kiwi this morning 💪

Hayden Kelly2026-07-02T21:12:35.000Z

yeah nah we're still hurting from that one...

Riley Scott2026-07-02T20:44:35.000Z

Riley Scott2026-07-02T21:39:35.000Z

hard agree, we need more connection to the land too

Reagan Shaw2026-07-02T20:55:35.000Z

ffs who cares about heritage if they can't win the Bledisloe lol

Tom Harris2026-07-02T21:39:35.000Z

winning's important but this is about identity. get a clue

Reagan Shaw2026-07-02T21:40:35.000Z

mate you're dreaming. it's all about the W

Rowan Blake2026-07-02T21:18:35.000Z

It's awesome that the All Blacks are embracing their Pacific roots. More of this NZ Rugby, please.

Jamie Fox2026-07-02T21:46:35.000Z

totally agree! this is special for the whole country

Hayden Kelly2026-07-02T21:44:35.000Z

meanwhile my mates and I are still trying to get over the France world cup loss lol

Reagan Shaw2026-07-02T21:53:35.000Z

Ardie leading the way with that Samoan pride. Give that man a lifetime contract already

Ella Thompson2026-07-02T22:47:35.000Z

100%! Ardie's a legend on and off the field

Jamie Fox2026-07-02T22:03:35.000Z

Such a historic moment! Can't wait to watch the game later. Go the ABs!

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