The racist treatment of Kiwis legend Olsen Filipaina during his playing days in Australia is a disgrace. OPINION: Here is my recommendation for the sporting book of the year – a horror story of bullying at its worst. It is the biography of former New Zealand rugby league international Olsen Filipaina, The Big O. In 1928 though, the great George Nepia was left home on racial grounds from a tour to South Africa. Skene doesn't spare Filipaina's Sydney bullies, notably coach Stanton, who still can't understand the fuss.

Source: Stuff July 08, 2020 16:52 UTC