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- 1 2 "Former Flying Fijians centre Bolakoro to retire from rugby after Pro D2 season this year". Fiji Village . 27 May 2024.
- ↑ "Bolakoro Weds Brooks". Fiji Sun . 14 June 2015.
- ↑ "Bolakoro shifts to centre". Fiji Sun. 25 June 2009.