Boosting Pacific Island Rugby
Otago Polytechnic has awarded two scholarships to training members of the Tongan national rugby squad, hoping to boost the game in the islands.
Tongan lead strength and conditioning coach, Semisi Fonua, will study for a Master of Professional Practice; while analyst, Joh Fifita, will study for a Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Specialty).
Read more about the scholarship here.
Published on 5 Dec 2016
Orderdate: 5 Dec 2016
Expiry: 28 Feb 2017
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