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Like many of the players from the region this documentary is hard hitting and will hopefully have a big impact.

It clearly shows the inequality and obvious imbalance in power that exists in the rugby hierarchy which is not open to change.

Shows that rugby is ran at the top by people who do not encompass the values that rugby prides itself on

Direct, to the point and an honestly felt review that helps rugby fans around the world to understand the journeys of players from a remote part of the world into spotlight of the global game. It's not all champagne and starlight - the truth is touching, warming and honourable. Well worth a watch. Well done Dan Leo - Keep doing what you do....

A fantastic documentary which highlights the exploitation of the Pacific Islanders by one of the biggest sports in the world. Changes in rugby are needed and needed now!

This doc exposes the inequalities and injustices built into international rugby (as well as corruption in Pacific Island rugby at a national level). You don't need to care about rugby to be interested in this story.

It's a shame this documentary has to exist, but it does a great job of exposing the corruption in world rugby and highlighting the struggles faced by Pacific Islanders. A very well-made documentary, let's hope it makes a difference to how Tier 2 teams are treated

Watched this documentary and the spriit of the Pacific Islanders shines through. The tier 1 nations should be ashamed and right this wrong now.

What an amazing, eye opening watch into Pacific rugby. The documentary is a truthful story, that gives so many valuable and deserving people a voice that they haven't had in the same way before. Dan Leo gives light to such an important topic and Callum Drummond's cinematography brings the story to life in an amazing way.

Simply brilliant. A deep thought provoking informative piece that's exposes the self serving nature of tier one nations. It also shows the incompetence of World Rugby and their willingness to restrict the growth of the game for short term financial gain and not long term sustainability.

Tier One administrators need to watch this doc and hang their head in shame at the appalling treatment of Tier 2 nations. Added to that the internal greed of the Pacific Islanders own administrators who appear to be prime ministers etc and you see the appalling treatment of players who are used and abused and ultimately thrown away once they retire. Sadly these players if they have any sense aspire to play for tier 1 nations rather than their own countries due to the money and being able to provide for their families.

Dan Leo does a great job in this doc highlighting the disparity that exists and I hope it will help their cause.

This what happening in Rugby in Oceania, happening in footbal in Africa, baseball in Cuba, etc. Economy and big leagues brings money. Hope sport in general will change, but I doubt. Btw, beautiful country.

A Fantastic insight into the game we love and how the part of the world that produces some of the best ,if not the best players in the world, are getting a raw deal.

Definitely worth a watch

If you like and follow rugby, it wouldn't be any surprise to know that the majority of the worlds top players originate from the pacific island nations of Tonga, Fiji and Manu Samoa. This documentary through the accounts of past and present island players, shares a glimpse of the harsh social-economic realities they face to represent their countries.

Pros: -Brilliant narrative -Links with current affairs -Direct interviews with heads of state and game.

Cons: -Pursuit of being subjective at the cost of narrator and Samoan legend Dan Leo. -Production could had been a bit tidier ie filming and interview scenes.

A beautifully filmed documentary that shines a spotlight on the exploitation of Pacific Islanders in rugby.

This documentary has the potential to drive significant change as it challenges the status quo within the old boys club that is World Rugby. How can it continue that in a game between Samoa v England, the RFU can earn £4m but the Samoan players are only paid £60?

Truly eye opening and amazing documentary. There needs to be change

If you like sport; watch this. Injustice & corruption are not fair. Sport should be competitive- so the field needs to be level.....get educated & act 🏉💪🏼

For anyone with skin in the professional game. Dan Leo has shone a spotlight on the inequalities and the commoditisation of Pacific Island players.

Being a massive rugby fan & having played with/against my fair share of Fijians over the years whilst serving in the Army. I've always had an interest in Pacific Nations rugby due to their personality, contribution & flair.

This documentary highlights how badly treated the Pacific Nations rugby unions are treated & it is not only shocking but a real shame.

We should be working with these nations to make them stronger & allow them to be more competitive on the international stage. Allowing a team from the Pacific Islands into Super Rugby is merely a drop in the ocean of what needs to be done.

Hopefully some people of real importance high up in the unions see this & make some changes as a result.

Off the back of this documentary I would love to volunteer my time & potentially do some coaching in the beautiful Pacific islands.

Enlightening look into the struggles of tier 2 nations. As a fan of tier 1 rugby I had no idea how unjust the system is, particularly to such prolific rugby countries as the pacific islands

A brilliantly-made documentary on a minimal budget. Inspiring and alarming; shocking and heart-warming. A must-watch for anyone with a passing interest in global sport.

Some very important issues highlighted which must be addressed by those with power.

Eye opener to world rugby. World rugby need to be accountable for their actions

Amazing work done by Dan Leo & team to bring this film out. I found it a real eye opener to the treatment of Pacific Island rugby players and hopefully this will help change things for the better. World Rugby Council should be one country one vote! 🇫🇯🇹🇴🇼🇸

Brutally exposing the inequality in the rugby between the tier one "old guard" and the developing nations who provide so much of the playing base in the professional game, and the resistance to the changes necessary to support those players and nations.

Fantastic. Dan Leo is Fantastic. The story is sad, but has to be told.

Highlights the vast difference between tier 1 and tier 2/3 nations. A must watch. As an international rugby and premiership rugby fan I was shocked by the corruption and ignorance in our game.

This documentary is a real eye opener to all sports fans, but especially rugby fans. The core values of the game are not being carried out by those who are not only paid but tasked with guiding the game to the highest levels. Definitely recommend and please share with all of your friends/family who have an interest in sport/rugby.