When it comes to the heights of rugby league, few Kiwis have soared like Tawera Nikau.<\/p>\n
The forward was a menace on grounds from Castleford to Cronulla, eventually helping to lead the Melbourne Storm to their maiden NRL Premiership in just their second year of existence.<\/p>\n
In an extended interview with Sport Nation’s Millsy & Guy, the kid from Huntly reflected on his rugby league llfe, rising from humble beginnings with the Otara Scorpions to a career as one of New Zealand’s best to lace them up.<\/p>\n
Now 58 years old, Nikau discusses the impact of the personal tragedy which turned his life upside down and how his beloved sport lifted him back out of the doldrums.<\/p>\n
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