Photo: Getty ImagesNew Zealand Rugby lacks clear emphasis on moral values in its selection of All Blacks, say academics at the University of Otago. "NZR lacks clear emphasis on moral values. They found the provincial union adapted the NZR’s character assessment values to produce its own list of ideals, reflecting its context and the values of its stakeholders. "In contrast to the NZR, the provincial union does emphasise some moral values, such as compassion, integrity and being a role model. The focus of the provincial union academy was also on player development, as opposed to NZR which primarily focused on improving performance.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 08, 2019 22:41 UTC