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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    An intriguing dynamic for Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer to address ahead of the A-League season starting next month

    An intriguing dynamic for Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer to address ahead of the A-League season starting next month


    Former club academy product Luke Tongue has joined the coaching staff as a second assistant and head analyst.

    At 29, Rufer is three years older than Tongue, but the pair have history.

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