Pacific Warriors
[DVD]

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The tiny Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa reconnect with their warrior heritage and take on the giants of the rugby World Cup in this remarkable documentary feature uncovering the story of the greatest underdogs in professional sport. For the Pacific Islands the game of rugby has become the modern expression of their traditional warrior spirit. Their lightning fast, brutally physical, high risk style of rugby is legendary, making them every true fan s favourite team wherever they play. But the reality behind the all-action sporting entertainment they provide is set against the unbelievable odds they go up against every time they play. Tonga arrives at the World Cup in France, the team s small talent pool having been culled from a total population that would barely fill one stadium, and given their limited resources, this fun loving band of brothers must train in public parks. But, during the tournament, Tonga pushes the boundaries of rugby to the limit on and off the pitch, nearly resulting in the greatest ever upset in professional sport and potentially changing the game forever. Although a Pacific Island team may not have won the World Cup just yet, in one important aspect the Islanders are victorious. Ask Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward or Serge Betsen where the greatest supply of raw talent comes from and the answer is unanimous - the tiny populations of the Pacific Islanders. Relatable to rugby fans and newcomers alike, and with contributions from the greats of rugby,Pacific Warriorsis a unique, humorous and personal insight into two very contrasting worlds, all united in their passion for one sport. A significant percentage of profits from this film will benefit Pacific rugby. Quotes from The Independent: "The film is up there among the very best attempts to commit sport to screen" "I defy you to watch it and not know, like me, that you'll be looking out in the next five weeks for one of these sides..." "They laughed because they knew they could play like Gods and always had done" "A fifth of the players at the last World Cup were either born or descended from the three islands" REVIEW An epic tale of heroism and humour in adversity --Chris Foy, Daily Mail This is the story of rugby's true heartland and rugby's lost world champions --Stephen Jones, Sunday Times It's a story that needed to be told. Thankfully, it's been done so, perfectly --Tom Hamilton, ESPNScrum

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