Here is just a few of Britains sporting heros.
Miss Konta , tennis, • She was born in Australia to Hungarian parents but moved to UK aged 14
Mr Froome , cycling born on 20 May 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya, represented Kenya, became British in 2008.
Mo Farah, Athletes, He was born on 23 March 1983 in Mogadishu, Somalia moved to Britain in 1990.
Nasser Hussain, Cricketer, 28 March 1968 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India moved to U.K. In 1975.
Rugby
In NZ There are 150,000 registered rugby players. Out of those, there are only about 250 professionals. 600 clubs. Last year two players suffered catastrophic spinal injuries, rendering them unable to walk. ( ACC supports catastrophically injured players throughout their lives, which contributes to the yearly cost.) ( ACC is the sole and compulsory provider of accident insurance in New Zealand for all work and non-work injuries. The corporation administers the ACC Scheme on a no-fault basis, )
Ireland
221 clubs. 153,000 registered players. The IRFU have 14 centrally contracted players.
( In Ireland you have to sue someone and wait years for compensation or rely on charity)
