Fehi Fineanganofo on All Blacks debut: 'At halftime I was in the toilet spewing'
All Blacks debutant Fehi Fineanganofo shared his experience of extreme nerves during his first Test match against France. Despite feeling physically ill before the game, he successfully transitioned into the match and expressed a strong desire for future appearances.
Why it matters
This provides insight into the psychological pressures faced by elite athletes at the highest level of international rugby.
Fehi Fineanganofo became an All Black on Saturday night in Christchurch, playing the final 12 minutes of a tight win against France after a supremely nerve-wracking wait on the bench.
The article is a sports profile focusing on the personal experience of an athlete.
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