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    Belief from former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe that his Christchurch-based bid can get across the line to join the NRL

    Belief from former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe that his Christchurch-based bid can get across the line to join the NRL

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott
    Former Kiwi Coach - Frank Endacott
    The Southern Orca - one of three New Zealand-based expansion bids - have publicly unveiled a 360-million dollar proposal to play out of the new Te Kaha Stadium, and including plans for a 20-hectare sports centre with seven training fields, gymnasiums and medical facilities.

    Lowe is confident the NRL can get behind their vision.



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