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    Fans hoping to see Leicester Fainga'anuku in Tasman Mako colours will have to wait a bit longer

    Fans hoping to see Leicester Fainga'anuku in Tasman Mako colours will have to wait a bit longer


    The seven-test All Black - who's returned to New Zealand after two seasons at French club Toulon - has been left out of this afternoon's NPC clash against Bay of Plenty in Tauranga.

    Tasman coach Gray Cornelius explains why.



    Kick off is at 2:05pm, with live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

    NPC COVERAGE WITH ENZED SAFETY BLACKWOODS. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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