"Through community work in Zimbabwe, I have seen first hand the importance of sport in school communities. For several years, I visited a rural town in Zimbabwe around the time of their big soccer and netball tournaments. The passion and enthusiasm shown by these rural kids, on a dirt pitch with no shoes, was something to behold - every goal led to a pitch invasion.
Growing up in Zimbabwe before moving to Australia and having the chance to play rugby professionally, means I'm also personally conscious of the opportunities sport can create. While not everyone will want to go on to compete professionally, I know sport plays an important role in giving hope, promoting inclusion and helping young people develop all kinds of critical skills.
RePlay are providing the resources for these kinds of opportunities and I'm pleased to be able to help them with their third shipment".