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An intriguing midfield battle is among the many subplots for tomorrow night's grand final re-match to open the Super Rugby season in Hamilton

An intriguing midfield battle is among the many subplots for tomorrow night's grand final re-match to open the Super Rugby season in Hamilton

22 February 2024

The Chiefs will trot out All Blacks duo Quinn Tupaea and Anton Lienert-Brown at second five and centre.

Former Moana Pasifika wrecking ball Levi Aumua's on debut for the Crusaders in the 13 jersey - one out from one-test All Black Dallas McLeod.

Aumua says he's been a long admirer of Lienert-Brown.

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10 May: The Black Ferns lead the Wallaroos 19-nil at halftime in their Pacific Four and Laurie O'Reilly Cup clash in Newcastle

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