Samoa twins join new rugby team for Pacific women

Demielle and Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, twin sisters from Samoa, have been selected to join Penina Pasifika, a new rugby team aimed at supporting Pacific women in the sport. This team was created with help from Rugby Australia and the Australian government. The twins, who gained recognition last year with New Zealand's Ahi Kā Aotearoa squad, are excited about the opportunities ahead. They aim to compete against Super W teams and hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams in rugby. Penina Pasifika includes players from Samoa and Tonga and focuses on developing women's rugby in the region. Coaches and officials emphasize the program's importance for creating pathways to elite competition for women and girls in the Pacific.