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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    Isaiah Papali'i just wants to keep things simple as he embarks on his first outing as captain in first grade rugby league

    Isaiah Papali'i just wants to keep things simple as he embarks on his first outing as captain in first grade rugby league

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The 21-year-old will lead out the Warriors in this weekend's NRL Nines tournament in Perth.

    Papali'i wasn't overly complex when saying what he wants to get out of the tournament.



    The Warriors open their account against the Knights at five to 10.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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