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    A challenge for Kiwis coach Stacey Jones ahead of his first Pacific Championships this month

    A challenge for Kiwis coach Stacey Jones ahead of his first Pacific Championships this month


    Stacey Jones
    Stacey Jones
    He's named eight debutants in his squad for games against Australia and Tonga.

    Four players - including skipper James Fisher-Harris and Dally M medallist Jahrome Hughes - are coming off playing in the NRL grand final.

    Jones is in search of balance.



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