He made the appeal in Parliament this morning during the 2017-2018 Budget Estimates debate noting that this Friday’s international fixture against the Red Dragons from Wales is crucial for Manu Samoa’s build up to the next World Cup.
“Lest we forget, many of the All Blacks are eligible to play for Samoa but they have chosen New Zealand and that is their right.
“However taken into consideration the financial sacrifices and commitment by our Manu Samoa players to represent their country despite our limited resources speaks volumes for these patriots.
