Auckland to host Pacific Championship test matches
Auckland will host a a cracking quartet of rugby league test matches later this year. The Jillaroos as well as Tonga and Samoa's men and women, come to town to contest the Pacific Championship starting in October. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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