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- ↑ "The Melbourne Rebels Unveil 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ↑ "First half frenzy powers Queensland Reds to victory over Melbourne Rebels". Rugby.com.au. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
