Words that carry weight, carry mana: Demant talks World Cup disappointment and Bears

There are few players as thoughtful as Ruahei Demant. Her words carry weight and mana – a M?ori word often used to describe a leader, but one which has no literal or direct English translation. It speaks to a person’s influence, authority and prestige, someone who’s words and actions earn them respect. Someone like the Black Ferns co-captain.