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    Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's led Tasman to a 49-17 NPC trouncing of Manawatu in his return to Trafalgar Park in Nelson

    Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's led Tasman to a 49-17 NPC trouncing of Manawatu in his return to Trafalgar Park in Nelson


    The winger - who shifted to centre - scored two tries, the second a stunning run from 40 metres out.

    Fainga'anuku's described the feeling of being back in home colours after a stint in France, on Sky Sport.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     09 Aug: Bringing Richie Mo'unga back into the All Blacks fold next year could mean a few selection headaches for coach Scott Robertson
     09 Aug: Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round
     09 Aug: Delight for Northland replacement hooker James Mullan after his second-half hat-trick steered the Taniwha to a 22-17 NPC win over Southland in Whangarei
     08 Aug: Northland prop Marcel Renata is relishing his new home up north for the NPC rugby campaign, ahead of tonight's round-two contest against Southland in Whangarei
     08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return
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