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    Kiwis legend Shaun Johnson is a reluctant supporter of a second rugby league team in New Zealand

    Kiwis legend Shaun Johnson is a reluctant supporter of a second rugby league team in New Zealand


    Three Christchurch-based bids are striving to be accepted into an expanded NRL in the near future.

    Johnson told Nine Sport the South Island could be a good home for a fledgling franchise.



    Johnson's now retired from all league following the Pacific Championships win over Papua New Guinea.

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