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- ↑ "Highlanders Named to Play Force in Invercargill" (Press release). Highlanders. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
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- ↑ "Wellington Lions name 2023 squad to defend Bunnings NPC title". Wellington Rugby (Press release). 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
