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- ↑ Duncan Na'awi rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ Dunan Naawi redcliffedolphins.com
- ↑ 2000 Queensland Cup Round 17: 17, 18 June Archived 17 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine rleague.com
- ↑ Wales set up Aussie semi clash London Evening Standard, 12 November 2000
- ↑ Seven new faces in squad for world cup Archived 28 July 2001 at the Wayback Machine postcourier.com.pg, 13 September 2000
- ↑ Round 9 Kangaroos v Brothers Cairns District Rugby League, 19 May 2009