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The Colour of Money
eyThe Colour of Money
By Demi Matheson

Achievement Standard Physical Education 91502: Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society.

"Show me the money, Sonny (Bill Williams)"

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New Zealand is well known for having a strong sporting culture with many of the most popular national sports deriving from our British colonial heritage. Without a doubt it is rugby union that has dominated the national sporting culture physic. After the All Blacks took the 1987 title of the best rugby team in the world, New Zealand has been defined as a nation that is “rugby religious”. Through our rugby sporting culture we are internationally recognized for our loyalty, passion, teamwork, dedication and perseverance towards the sport. Rugby not only has become a culture in New Zealand but also a major money contributor. These are considerations are positive for our country. Things are changing and one of the main arguments today in New Zealand is why rugby players are committed to sport. Externally they portray possible reasons why they play, through the passion and drive played on the field, the painful slaps in performing the traditional haka performance and proud honour ship of legacy as players sing the National Anthem with tears in their eyes. This however does not define the reasons why they internally perform. Twenty seven year old Sonny Bill Williams has made New Zealanders question our rugby players reasoning for playing the game. He is perceived as selfish and a "money chaser" His motives are continually up for review in the media and through the public perception. I have personal assumptions regarding Sonny Bill Williams and place him outside the norm that is found in All Black circles. When I think of our genuine All Blacks such as "Richie McCaw" I have faith that he is a man who I can look up to because of his leadership qualities and the fact that he is true and

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