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    Former Kiwi enforcer Frank Pritchard believes an NRL expansion club focused on Polynesian talent makes more sense than the three South Island bids

    Former Kiwi enforcer Frank Pritchard believes an NRL expansion club focused on Polynesian talent makes more sense than the three South Island bids


    The "Mana Pasifika" bid wants to join the competition in 2032 when the league grows to 20 teams.

    Pritchard says the Pasifika talent base is unrivalled.



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