A lucky young rugby fan and her mother are en route to England for the Rugby World Cup to support Samoa in their next match against South Africa.
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Tasi Grey, a 12-year-old student and rugby player from Ah Mu Academy, was picked from the Land Rover’s Official Rugby World Cup 2015 Mascot Draw held by the Samoa Rugby Union.
As The Manu Samoa’s official game mascot, Tasi will be escorting the team onto the pitch alongside Captain Ofisa Treviranus this coming Saturday at Villa Park, Birmingham.
After her mascot duties conclude, Tasi will be watching the game with her mother from the stands, cheering on her favourite rugby team.
Tasi and her mother, Telesia Grey, are very excited to be spending five days in England getting the Rugby World Cup experience.
Tasi is very eager to represent Samoa in front of the world’s eyes, and show her support for the team she has grown up idolizing.
“Not all kids have this chance,” she said.
“I get to watch live rugby and watch my home team bring home the cup.”
Her mother also believes it is the trip of a lifetime and is very grateful to be given such a special opportunity.
She is really looking forward to watching her first ever live rugby match.
While Telesia is an avid rugby fan, she has only been given the chance to watch her team on the T.V. up until now.
Both mother and daughter are thrilled about being a part of this year’s Rugby World Cup.
The Samoa Rugby Union wishes Tasi and Telesia safe travels, and looks forward to seeing Tasi lead the team onto the pitch this Sunday, September 27th, at 5:45 a.m. local time in Samoa’s match against South Africa.
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