Teen rugby referee eyes international career with All Blacks matches
A 13-year-old Fijian-Indian wants to become a top-tier World Rugby referee, including officiating All Blacks tests.
Vaibhavi Deo, aged 13, is pursuing a path to become a high-level rugby referee. She has set her sights on reaching World Rugby's top tier, which would include the opportunity to officiate All Blacks matches.
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Indo-Fijian teen sets sights on becoming top rugby referee
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhavi Deo, a Fijian of Indian descent, wants to achieve her goal of becoming a top-tier World Rugby referee, including officiating All Blacks matches.