His mum had to take his birth certificate to every game! | Julian Savea's Origin Story

All Blacks rugby star Julian Savea (#1111) shares his journey from humble beginnings in Wellington's Boon suburb, where he overcame asthma, financial hardship, and carried his birth certificate to prove his age in youth rugby due to his size. Despite academic struggles and negative teacher feedback, Savea stayed focused on his goal of providing for his family, eventually succeeding in moving them to a better home in Strathmore and buying his mother her first car with his rugby earnings.