There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture.
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CREDITS
Host: Zoe George
With thanks to:
Moana Pasifika coach, Aaron Mauger
Phoenix Women footballer, Chloe Knott
Northern Mystics shooter, Grace Nweke
CEO of School Sport NZ, Mike Summerell
Producer: Philippa Tolley
Audio Producer: Connor Scott
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