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References
- 1 2 Pio Nakubuwai rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ Why our Bati can win fijitimes.com, 16 November 2008
- 1 2 Rep Honours for Big Ben Archived 2008-07-19 at the Wayback Machine phantomsjunior.rugbynet.com.au, 17 June 2008
- ↑ Talent on show in wet weather The Irrigator, 10 June 2011