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Christchurch Eyes 20th NRL Team | Auckland News
Christchurch is hot on the trail to land New Zealand’s next NRL team, with the city council actively negotiating for a potential 20th franchise after nearly two years of serious groundwork. Backed by big names like Sir Graham Lowe and even rumored to have offered Scott “Razor” Robertson a coaching role, the Southern Orcas are pushing hard — including plans for a multi-sport Centre of Excellence near Rolleston. While the NRL remains tight-lipped on specifics, they’ve met with Christchurch officials to gauge the city’s readiness, which boasts a new stadium and strong local support. With…
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