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New Blood, Nerves, and National Pride | Auckland News
Fehi Fineanganofo’s All Blacks debut was pure emotion—tears, nerves, and a 34-32 win over France—while fellow newcomer Jamie Hannah made his mark in front of his hometown crowd. Both rookies admitted the speed and intensity of test rugby hit them hard, but the team rallied around them. Veteran Peter Lakai praised the win but called the performance uneven, noting costly errors despite strong tries—and even switched positions, thriving in blindside flanker. With the season just beginning, the squad’s focus is on tightening up, even as they celebrate hard-fought victories. Listen in comfort:Get…
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