WELLINGTON – Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga said he felt humble and a little embarrassed as he received a civil honour for his services to rugby from New Zealand’s Governor General yesterday.
Umaga, who retired from international rugby at the end of the 2005 season after playing 74 test matches, was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. “Being brought up to be humble, when you hear people talking about what you’ve done in your life, it’s a little bit embarrassing,” he said.”But it’s something to be proud of.”Umaga is due to join the French second division club Toulon later this season on a 10-match contract.Nampa-AFP”Being brought up to be humble, when you hear people talking about what you’ve done in your life, it’s a little bit embarrassing,” he said.”But it’s something to be proud of.”Umaga is due to join the French second division club Toulon later this season on a 10-match contract.Nampa-AFP
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