Lili Tokaduadua left Fiji aged 15 to chase her netball dream
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Leaving her family and friends behind at age 15 and travelling from Fiji to New Zealand was a scary start to Lili Tokaduadua's netball journey. It's paid off though with the young Fijian securing a contract with the Northern Stars in the top NZ netball league in her first year out of school, so we here her story and how she stays connected to her Fijian culture and family. Kalo Manu-Moli from Tonga is co-hosting with Bobby today so we chat Tongan Olympic hopes plus keep up to date with the latest OFC Men's Champions League and the Pacific Netball Series in June locks in the 6 competing teams.
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