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Shane Christie, the former Māori All Blacks player who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from the effects of multiple concussions, has died aged 39.

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[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Shane’s passion for the game will be remembered always. - NZ rugby.

Yuck. When can we get rid of this ridiculous national sport?

I know I'm being overly simplistic but it's part and parcel with so much of the shitty aspects of kiwi culture, I find it revolting

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 4 months ago

Bread and circuses.