All Black #973 Joeli Vidiri funeral livestream

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All Black #973 Joeli Vidiri will be farewelled on Friday, 18 March at the home of his beloved Counties Manukau Steelers.

The funeral service at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe will start at 11am with a livestream available for those who are unable to attend.

Joeli passed away in the United States last month aged 49, and his journey home was supported by generous fundraising throughout the rugby community.


Watch Joeli's funeral service HERE from 11am on Friday March 18.

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