Early Career
Ngawini began his career in rugby union, having been contracted to the Waikato Chiefs Super 12 franchise for four years, beginning in 2001. In 2001 he was also selected in the All Black 7s training squad with the likes of Joe Rokocoko and Eric Rush.
Ngawini switched to rugby league in 2005, attracting national media attention in a standout performance for the NZ A side that beat the Kangaroo XIII in a 2005 Test.
Ngawini featured in Ngati NRL documentary on Maori TV, which follows a number of Maori boys trying to crack the Australian in the NRL competition.
Read more about this topic: Billy Ngawini
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