Tai Tupou has teamed up with the Highlanders for a second chance at a rugby career. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDTai Tupou has been given a second chance at a professional rugby career. The I Am Hope youth development manager was nominated for the new show 2nd Chance Charlie by his mentor Mike King. The show pairs talented rugby players who missed out on a shot at top-tier rugby with Super Rugby teams for eight weeks. Tupou was a budding rugby and rugby league star until an ankle injury 10 years ago ruined his chances.
Source: Otago Daily Times July 01, 2020 22:18 UTC