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Tanita Garnett beat cancer twice as a young girl - now she's chasing a Black Ferns jersey

Tanita Garnett beat cancer twice as a young girl - now she's chasing a Black Ferns jersey

Update: 2025-06-08
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Tanita Garnett is 22 years old and has already beaten cancer twice. She picked up a rugby ball at 14, and by 16, she’d made the Tasman Mako training squad.


Now recovering from a tough ACL injury, Tanita opens up about the physical and mental challenges of rehab - and what keeps her going.


She’s also a qualified joiner, choosing a trade to support herself while chasing her rugby dreams.


Tanita is a remarkable young woman. Her story - and the way she talks about her “why” - is nothing short of inspiring.

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Tanita Garnett beat cancer twice as a young girl - now she's chasing a Black Ferns jersey

Tanita Garnett beat cancer twice as a young girl - now she's chasing a Black Ferns jersey

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