Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa. Photo: NZ RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has unveiled Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa the trophy that will be presented to the winner of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The traditional pounamu mere mounted on top signifies the strength and unity rugby has shown to create Super Rugby Aotearoa and bring the rugby community back together. "In the context of Super Rugby Aotearoa it's fitting that we say 'Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa' or 'Stand As One New Zealand', which is what the five clubs, the fans and the rugby community are doing in 2020." Watch: The story behind the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophyCrawford said the trophy was intentionally rooted in humility (Whakaititanga), with the pounamu and accompanying taura (rope), repurposed from those normally presented to players for reaching 100 Investec Super Rugby Caps.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 23, 2020 20:37 UTC