Brad and Kiana Takairangi are set to make history by captaining the Cook Islands Aitu and Moana teams in a double-header against Fiji this Saturday. This marks the first occasion a brother-sister duo has simultaneously led their nation’s men’s and women’s teams.
Kiana will take the helm of the Moana, while Brad will captain the Aitu. They both have qualification through their father, Louis Takairangi.
Kiana, who was part of Newcastle’s 2022 NRLW championship-winning team, expressed her excitement about her inaugural captaincy. Both teams are in dire need of victories to maintain their qualification chances, with the Aitu aiming to build respect for their small nation and encourage more players to represent the Cook Islands.
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