Sport and politics most definitely do mix in this gripping look back at a brutal and turbulent time for New Zealand rugby, told from the point of view of the players themselves including David Kirk and Buck Shelford.
Watch the official By the Balls 2019 trailer in HD below.
John Kirwin as Himself
Wayne 'Buck' Shelford as Himself
Grant Fox as Himself
Keith Quinn as Himself
Charlotte Purdy Director
Charlotte Purdy Producer
Simon Coldrick Director
Simon Coldrick Editor
New Zealand 24 July 2019
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