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Australian Rugby inadvertently gives Manu Samoa a helping hand before World Cup

By Stephen Stuart, TVNZ Producer

July 19, 2019

The Samoan Pacific Nations squad has been training in Auckland this week, bringing together players from far and wide, including a new breed of Aussies. (Source: Other)

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