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'I was just thinking, 'run'' – Rieko Ioane's thoughts as he made his lightning intercept try v Springboks

October 8, 2017

The All Blacks' winger lit up Cape Town with his full field effort. (Source: Other)

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Will Jordan of New Zealand, The Rugby Championship, New Zealand v South Africa, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 13 September, 2025

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