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- ↑ "Josh Jacomb's journey from a Crusaders supporting Aucklander to Taranaki playmaker". Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ↑ "'Emerging Player of the Year' misses out on Super Rugby squad selection". Rugby Pass. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ↑ "Just in case you missed the series launch 😉 Here is our full Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2023 @bunningsnpc". @yarrowstaranakibulls. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ "Local talent earns opportunity with Gallagher Chiefs". Chiefs (Press release). 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
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