Wallaby Nic White wins over rugby with ‘brilliant’ act of sportsmanship

But as an alternative of speeding off to rejoice, the Brumbies halfback took the time to spend a couple of minutes chatting to reverse quantity Peni Matawalu and provides his rival some tips about the sport.

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The 25-year-old Matawalu is seeking to break into the Fijian nationwide squad with the World Cup later this yr, a variety that will put him up in opposition to the Wallabies within the group phases.

Matawalu beforehand performed for the Fijian under-20s facet and performed for the Drua thoughtout in its National Rugby Championship days in addition to when the franchise was added to Super Rugby in 2022.

White then again has performed 106 matches within the numerous Super Rugby incarnations since 2011 in addition to stints for Montpellier within the French high league and Exeter within the English premiership.

The 32-year-old has additionally represented Australia on 57 events and is seen as one of many premier halfbacks in world rugby.

Social media erupted with reward for the act.

Fijian nice and Waratahs again Nemani Nadolo took to Twitter to reward White.

“This is why I have so much respect for this man. Always taking time to help out the younger guys. I’m sure Peni will take it all in,” he wrote.

Fijian nationwide coach Simon Raiwalui additionally heaped reward on White, writing: “Nic is an absolute legend…for someone of his stature in the game to take the time and give feedback to one of our up & coming halfbacks, priceless.

“Game needs more of this, information is power…what you chose to do with it, is then up to you!”

The win sees the Brumbies keep in second place on the Super Rugby ladder after eight matches behind solely the Chiefs.

But the Drua have already improved on its two wins from its first season, at the moment eighth on the ladder with three wins and 4 losses.