“Polynesians who have become American football stars — including some from New Zealand — are to be honoured in the United States,” according to a report in several New Zealand newspapers today.
The report continues: “Many of the players now dominate the NFL as young powerful Polynesian men have become sport's hottest global commodity.”
“As well as American football, rugby, rugby league and even sumo are clamouring for talent.”
“Salt Lake City Deseret News reports that next week organizers will launch a new Polynesian Football Hall of Fame to honour the Pacific Islands' greatest football players, coaches and other contributors.”
“Utah is the front line for Pacifika's advance on American football, in large part thanks to the Mormons.”
Read Michael Field’s full article at Stuff.co.nz.
