Three and 2degrees are teaming up again to find potential rugby stars for the second season of 2nd Chance Charlie, which has been rebooted with six brand new half-hour episodes.
Applications are now open for players who came close to playing top level rugby and believe they deserve a money-can't-buy experience and a second chance at rugby stardom. Up for grabs is a three-month personalised training, mentoring and development programme, plus $15,000 prize money.
One player will also be voted the 2degrees People’s Choice and win $5000.
2nd Chance Charlie trainer, former rugby player, and Game of Thrones star, and Head High actor Joe Naufahu believes this could be a game changer for NZ players.
"In the world of professional sport, opportunities are scarce," he says. "There are no guarantees when you’re chasing your dreams.
"If you missed out on your opportunity, what would a second chance mean to you? All the sweat, all the blood, all the tears... were they enough to make you the next 2nd Chance Charlie?"
2degrees general manager marketing Ben Wheeler says: "Last year showed us our hunch was right - there's a bunch of incredibly talented players out there who, often for a range of reasons, didn't quite make it.
"We reckon it's fair to give them a second chance. Everyone knows someone who dreams of being a rugby star, now's their chance."
For more information and to apply, click here.
Entries close on Tuesday, February 16.
This article was created for 2degrees and Three
