Kiwi kid who has done it tough surprised with trip to Rugby World Cup

Time now to introduce you to the first of four “Defenders of Tomorrow...the kiwi kids our friends at Land Rover Defender are sending to the Rugby World Cup in France. You’ll remember...we were looking for four young New Zealanders who exemplified the values of bravery, positivity, innovation and aroha. More than 750 of you entered the competition.

But...Mason Lynch from Dunedin stood-out for his bravery in the face of adversity

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