Dame Patsy Reddy has been a life-long rugby fan and now she'll have more power than any woman has ever had at New Zealand Rugby. The former Governor-General will become the first woman to be chair of the board when she takes on the role early next year. Dame Patsy spoke to our sports reporter Felicity Reid and joked that she doesn't expect to be involved with selecting the All Blacks anytime soon.

Life-long rugby fan Dame Patsy Reddy to chair NZ Rugby board

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Life-long rugby fan Dame Patsy Reddy to chair NZ Rugby board

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