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North Otago in good position heading into final Heartland round

North Otago halfback Alfie Coop prepares to clear from a ruck during the Heartland Championship game against Poverty Bay in Gisborne. Photo: NZ Rugby/Smartframe

Kayla HodgeReporter

Friday, October 2, 2026

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