While some of the customs may be slightly foreign to him - Kalyn Ponga's making a conscious effort to embrace an important part of his identity
While some of the customs may be slightly foreign to him - Kalyn Ponga's making a conscious effort to embrace an important part of his identity
15 February 2019 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
The Newcastle Knights playmaker will represent the Maori All Stars when they face the Indigenous All Stars in Melbourne tonight.
Ponga was eligible for the All Stars due to having Maori heritage through his dad.
He says he hasn't really been exposed to the culture while living in Australia, so it's been great to learn new things, like the haka.
Kick off's at 10pm.
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