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References
- ↑ "Veveni Lasaqa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "The Scout: Top 4 teams found in New Zealand First XV rugby". NZ Herald. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "Veveni Lasaqa". New Zealand Rugby History. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "Introducing the 2023 Steamers Squad". Bay of Plenty Rugby. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ "Jordie Barrett set to play 100th match for the Hurricanes". Hurricanes (Press release). 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
