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'I think I'm just here to finish it off' - Humble Crusaders winger Manasa Mataele on hot form

By Matt Hall-Smith, 1 NEWS Sport Reporter
May 11, 2018

The Fijian winger has scored eight tries in 11 matches for the Crusaders, only starting three times this year in Super Rugby. (Source: Other)

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