South Island is referred to as the "mainland" by South Island residents.
Michael `` Mike '' Griffiths -LRB- born 18 March 1962 -RRB- is a former Welsh rugby union player and British Lion , currently coaching Ystrad Rhondda RFC in the Welsh Rugby Union Division 2 East .. Ystrad Rhondda RFC. Ystrad Rhondda RFC. Welsh. Welsh people. rugby union. rugby union. British Lion. British and Irish Lions. Welsh Rugby Union Division 2 East. WRU Division Two East. He plied his trade with Pontypridd RFC between 1997 and 2003 , making 73 appearances .. Pontypridd RFC. Pontypridd RFC. Griffiths 's father is George Griffiths , a builder , and his mother is Joy Griffiths .. He has two sons , Joel Michael and Luc Rhys .. They both play for Ystrad Rhondda RFC .. Ystrad Rhondda RFC. Ystrad Rhondda RFC