17 Oct 2019

Rugby World Cup: Ellison brothers connecting with tikanga Maori in Japan

From Morning Report, 8:55 am on 17 October 2019

The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan. Former All Black Tamati, former Super Rugby player Jacob, and Mana College old boy Leon all play for the Kurita club in Ashikima, with Tamati also part of the coaching team. For the Porirua raised trio, keeping themselves and their whanau connected to Maori culture is incredibly important. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter caught up with the siblings, to find out how they retain their tikanga.