Teams named for Super Rugby Aupiki's undefeated clash
The undefeated heavyweights have named their respective teams for round three's mighty Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
Ned Lester
13 Mar 2025, 17:36
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Ned Lester is a New Zealand-based multimedia content editor with experience covering the diverse corners of the rugby world in the southern hemisphere. Ned brings a keen interest in sports psychology to the RugbyPass team and a background in writing across various disciplines.
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