Staggs says refusal to sing Australian anthem is due to respect for ancestors
- Kotoni Staggs says his decision not to sing the national anthem comes from a place of respect, as he and his Kangaroos teammates find themselves at the centre of a culture war.
- Staggs and several fellow Australia team members, who will face Samoa in Sunday's World Cup semifinal at the Sydney Football Stadium, have been criticised throughout the tournament because of their refusal to sing the pre-game anthem.
- The Brisbane centre received the backing of Broncos teammate Pat Carrigan for his stance, hoping the decision would open up a wider discussion about Australia's history.
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- Kotoni Staggs says his decision not to sing the national anthem comes from a place of respect, as he and his Kangaroos teammates find themselves at the centre of a culture war.
- Staggs and several fellow Australia team members, who will face Samoa in Sunday's World Cup semifinal at the Sydney Football Stadium, have been criticised throughout the tournament because of their refusal to sing the pre-game anthem.
- The Brisbane centre received the backing of Broncos teammate Pat Carrigan for his stance, hoping the decision would open up a wider discussion about Australia's history.
Sources: ABC Australia