There are a lot of ways to face a haka, and Jillaroos prop Kennedy Cherrington knew that better than most as she wiped the tears from her eyes and stared New Zealand down.
Australian prop Kennedy Cherrington is of Māori descent and represents her culture proudly
Cherrington shapes as a key player when the two sides meet again in Sunday morning's women's rugby league World Cup final at Old Trafford Cherrington might have chosen the green and gold jersey over the black and white, but that does not change the way she feels about her Māori heritage. "We sung both anthems and it was emotional for both of them, we're part of both countries and it's hard to stay on one side.
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