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Fijians take Log ‘o Wood to church

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

The Ranfurly Shield has made a surprise visit to church as Taranaki continues to bask in their dramatic come-from-behind victory over Canterbury at the weekend.

The side’s Fijian players took the Log o’ Wood along to the City of Refuge Church in New Plymouth so the congregation could get up close to the famous rugby trophy. Continue reading

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