Rugby League player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck chooses to represent Samoa instead of New Zealand.

Rugby League star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has chosen to represent Samoa over New Zealand, aligning with a trend of Pacific players choosing their home nations. Tuivasa-Sheck informed Kiwis Coach Stacey Jones he would not be available for upcoming matches against Australia and Tonga, and his decision follows a surge in talent for Samoa since 2013. Tuivasa-Sheck's move bolsters Samoa's ambition to be a strong contender in the 2026 World Cup, after reaching the final in 2022.

August 23, 2024
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