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    Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's led Tasman to a 49-17 NPC trouncing of Manawatu in his return to Trafalgar Park in Nelson

    Former All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's led Tasman to a 49-17 NPC trouncing of Manawatu in his return to Trafalgar Park in Nelson


    The winger - who shifted to centre - scored two tries, the second a stunning run from 40 metres out.

    Fainga'anuku's described the feeling of being back in home colours after a stint in France, on Sky Sport.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     17 Aug: Scott Robertson is sharing the lessons learned from last year's Rugby Championship as he begins his second in charge of the All Blacks in this morning's clash against Argentina in Cordoba
     16 Aug: A half-century for Taranaki in rugby's NPC as the Bulls roared home with the points over Auckland, at a sodden Eden Park ... on Gold Sport
     16 Aug: All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett believes Billy Proctor is ready to take the mantle as the preferred centre
     16 Aug: To provincial rugby ... on Gold Sport ..
     16 Aug: To provincial rugby ... Tasman lead their hosts Northland 21-nil at halftime in their NPC clash in Whangarei, the Mako scoring three unanswered converted tries
     16 Aug: Delivering away from home under pressure is the focus for the All Blacks as they face their first road assignment of 2025
     16 Aug: Plenty of history on the line for Argentina when they host the All Blacks tomorrow morning in Cordoba
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