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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    If new Tongan league coach Frank Endacott can't get through to his players, he hopes his new assistants can

    If new Tongan league coach Frank Endacott can't get through to his players, he hopes his new assistants can

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott
    Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott
    The former Kiwis and Warriors coach has come into the role at a time when players are threatening to walk, unless board members are sacked.

    Manu Vatuvei and Lesley Vainikolo have joined management as assistant coach and trainer respectively.

    Endacott says both have done a lot to promote Tongan rugby league.



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