Fiji

Twelve kōhine from across the motu have been selected for this year's Aotearoa Māori Netball International Secondary School squad.

Kava cannot be mixed with anything other than water because it does not meet Aotearoas food regulations, which leaves a hole in the emerging market of the earthy drink.

The aftermath of the win is reverberating not only through the ranks of these two teams but also across the landscape of international rugby.

Auckland-born Grace Jale whose father is from the island of Kadavu had never been to Fiji until this week.