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- ↑ "Wellington Lions announce 2022 squad for Bunnings NPC". Wellington Rugby (Press release). 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ↑ "Wellington's teenage NPC star Peter Lakai reveals why breakout year is for his mum". Stuff.co.nz. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ↑ "The heir to Ardie Savea? Peter Lakai's potential excites Hurricanes". Stuff.co.nz. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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