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    Kiwis coach Michael Maguire is confident Shaun Johnson is capable of a comeback ahead of the rugby league world cup

    Kiwis coach Michael Maguire is confident Shaun Johnson is capable of a comeback ahead of the rugby league world cup

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The veteran halfback has been omitted from the 25-strong squad to take on Tonga at Mount Smart Stadium on June 25.

    Maguire says Johnson is well aware he's under performing, but it doesn't mean he's out of the picture.



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