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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Teams have smartened up on the Hurricanes but there's a simple fix

Season 5, Ep. 14
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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are just around the corner and some big contests offer the chance to build or destroy confidence before the knockout stages. The lads talk about the Hurricanes' weaknesses that the Chiefs can exploit and debate whether the Crusaders have one last swing to throw at the Blues before their season's done.

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