November 14, 2022
Fan zone needed for Samoan league triumph
The Minister of Pacific Peoples would like to see a fan zone in south Auckland for next Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup final in England.
Toa Samoa beat the hosts with a golden point field goal to book its place in the final against Australia.
Aupito William Sio says it’s a thrill for Samoans everywhere.
“I’ve asked our (Auckland) councillor Alf Filipaina and our local board members to organise a fan zone where everyone can celebrate, particularly this weekend. Win or lose, I think we’re not going to be able to stop cheering. You’ve got to remember, England was a coloniser so this week to give something back, that’s how people are feeling,” he says.