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References
- ↑ Tonga 1995 World Cup squad World Rugby
- ↑ "World Cup database: The long, the short and the tall among the 16" . The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18.
- ↑ More records for Hastings
- ↑ Tonga rattle French until sending off
- ↑ Ikale Tahi management learn new skills Matangi Tonga
