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References
- ↑ "Junior Rop - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Six to debut for Kumuls – The National". www.thenational.com.pg.
- ↑ "Junior Rop". Queensland Rugby League. October 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Ex-NRL star's four-try blitz, 'best put-down of the year' contender stun as PNG crush Cook Islands". Fox Sports. October 15, 2023.
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