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- ↑ "Queensland Reds confirm 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ↑ "Reds hold out Rebels for Super Rugby win". SANZAAR. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
