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- ↑ "Larkham's Brumbies must gallop to fifth gear to be title contenders - and address two key challenges in uncertain times". The Roar. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
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- ↑ "Junior Wallabies confirm 2023 train-on squad". Rugby.com.au. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ↑ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies squad named for 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season" (Press release). Brumbies. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ↑ "Brumbies scrap their way to victory over Force". Rugby.com.au. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
