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Diplomatic rugby played in torrid weather

Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

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Diplomatic rugby played in torrid weather
New Zealand Parliamentary team captain and National Party MP Alfred Ngaro and Diplomats captain Cook Islands High Commissioner Tiki Matapo have the golden oldies rules read to them by the referee before the start of the friendly footy match.

Politicians and diplomats swapped their suits and ties for rugby jerseys and boots on Friday for a friendly round of footy.

Politicians and diplomats swapped their suits and ties for rugby jerseys and boots on Friday for a friendly round of footy.


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