Appeal launched for Samoan players
News broke this morning of the Samoan Rugby Union declaring bankruptcy, an outcome that sadly seemed inevitable given the events of recent months. With the Manu Samoa team currently on tour in the UK, Pacific Rugby Players Welfare has launched an appeal to ensure the players aren't left financially vulnerable.
Last month, PRPW head Dan Leo gave a wide-ranging interview to RugbyPass that highlighted the often precarious position many Pacific Island players find themselves in.
"The biggest voice in all of this, of course, is the public." he said.
"I have a lot of faith in the rugby public, there’s so much good faith out there for the Pacific Islands and the players – every true rugby supporter I meet wants to see Pacific Island rugby thrive, and unions and governing bodies should be reflective of what the public wants to see."
Manu Samoa play Scotland this weekend at Murrayfield and England at Twickenham the following Saturday.
You can give to the appeal HERE.
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I’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
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