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TWL World Cup LIVE! Kiwis v Kangaroos review, tournament outlook + 2008 memories

Season 8, Ep. 55
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TWL Podcast: Ep 55 - The Cup of Life


Warriors great and 2008 Kiwis World Cup hero Lance Hohaia returns to This Warriors Life to break down New Zealand's epic opener against Australia, look ahead to the rest of the tournament and relive some memories of that historic triumph 18 years ago.


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