Otago player selected for Black Ferns tour
11.30 am
Otago midfield back Kilisitina Moata’ane has been selected in the Black Ferns side for its end of year tour.
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Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed
Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed
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Shield of honour
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