David Skipwith reveals what made Canberra Raiders wing Jordan Rapana aim for the Kiwis over the Kangaroos. Jordan Rapana went through an identity crisis before his heart told him to choose the black and white of New Zealand over the green and gold of Australia. The Porirua-born, Gold Coast-bred Canberra Raiders wing was forced to make some hard decisions and even defied his mother's wishes before declaring his allegiance to New Zealand. "Mum wasn't too happy but obviously it would mean a lot more to wear the Kiwis jersey than a Queensland jersey. Raiders debut: Canberra v Parramatta, TIO Stadium, round 22, 2014.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2016 19:21 UTC