Olsen Filipaina was a pioneer for Maori and Pasifika players in the game.
'The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina, Pacific Revolution Pioneer'.
He made his Test debut just a month after his 20th birthday at the 1977 World Cup, selected at centre for the matches against Australia and Great Britain. Stadium-shaking defence somewhat belied his gentle, shy nature but completed the picture of one of the era’s great entertainers and game-breakers.
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