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References
- ↑ "ACT Brumbies sign Sevens star Ben O'Donnell". Brumbies (Press release). 19 September 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Magpies 2024 NPC squad confirmed". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union (Press release). 29 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Connacht Rugby announce signings of Ben O'Donnell and Abraham Papali'i". Connacht Rugby (Press release). 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Cruel Olympic blow for Ben O'Donnell with surgery required on injured knee". rugby.com.au. 30 January 2020. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Delayed World Series start for O'Donnell". rugby.com.au. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
