Former All Black -Carlos Spencer of MuaUpoko descent

Is recently back in New Zealand to compete in a 'Fight for Life boxing charity', but the former All Black doubts he will ever return for good. After his last test for the All Blacks in 2004, the first-five had stints playing for English clubs Northampton and Gloucester, and two seasons for the Lions in the then Super 14. Carlos attended Waiopehu college in Levin. His Koro William Hetariki is also from Levin while his kuia Myra is from Danniverke and both his parents still reside here in Levin. Carlos has a older brother called Fabian. The 35 year old has happily stayed on in Johnnesburg with his wife Jodene and two young children,where he is the Lions assistant coach under former All Black coach John Mitchell. Rugby has made the boy from Levin to the man that he is today, a top world class rugby player. However He does have regrets of his kids not able to see their grandparents back here in Levin. But when he's home he makes the most of it with Whanau and friends.