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From Motorbike to All Black | Auckland News
From farm gates to All Black glory, Cortez Ratima’s journey is pure inspiration. Once a motocross daredevil in PioPio, a crash redirected his path to rugby — where legends like Dame Farah Palmer and Sir Colin Meads showed him big dreams start small. Now a key backup to Cam Roigard, Ratima’s hungry to earn his starting spot, thriving in the All Blacks’ free-flowing style. Facing Ireland in a brutal showdown, he’s confident in the team’s mindset — and fueled by his two daughters, who keep him grounded and motivated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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