Otago Rugby and Football South have joined to deliver the Footy Fusion experience. It lines up with Sport New Zealand’s Balance is Better programme, which promotes maximising participation and skill development. "By working with Football South on this event, we hope to give new participants an experience they enjoy by trying both sports for the first time." Football South operations manager Julia Connor added it was a great chance to try out both sports. "This is the perfect opportunity for every child in the region to have a go at New Zealand’s most iconic sport, rugby, and the world’s most iconic sport, football.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 29, 2021 16:36 UTC