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References
- ↑ "Reds finalise 2012 Super Rugby squad". Rugby Week. 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ↑ Mason, James (2011). Churchie: The Centenary Register. Brisbane, Australia: Anglican Church Grammar School. ISBN 978-0-646-55807-3.
- ↑ Garry, Chris (26 February 2013). "Wallaby Mike Harris dumped to Queensland Reds' bench". Courier-Mail. News. Retrieved 26 February 2013.