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Three players with Fijian links to feature in Super Rugby Aotearoa opener

Three players with Fijian links to feature in Super Rugby Aotearoa opener

By Navitalai Naivalurua
26/02/2021
Sevu Reece and Jona Nareki. [image: superrugby.com]

Three players with links to Fiji will play in the opening match of the Super Rugby Aotearoa tonight.

Sevu Reece and George Bower have been named for the Crusaders while Jona Nareki will feature for the Highlanders.

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George Bower. [image: Stuff.co]

The Crusaders have played the Highlanders 40 times in the Super Rugby since 1996 and have won 28 matches.

The Crusaders will take on the Highlanders at 6.05 tonight and the Blues will face the Hurricanes at 6.05pm tomorrow.

[Stuff.co.nz]


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