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New look Kiwis side prepare for World Cup with unique team bonding session on Marae in Ngaruawahia

By Matt Manukia
October 19, 2017

The NZ team are spending the next few days getting to know each other at Turangawaewae Marae. (Source: Other)

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Jarome Luai of Toa Samoa during the rugby league Pacific Cup Men’s match between Samoa and Tonga at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, October 26, 2025.

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Stephen Crichton of Samoa celebrates after kicking a dropped goal, leading to Samoa winning the game.

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Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer

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Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer

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