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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

3 outlets 4 reports Published Oct 13, 2026

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The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.S1 S2

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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.

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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.

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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Australia Sports World Cup

3 outlets 4 reports Published Oct 13, 2026

The brief

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The World Cup opener is on track for a sellout – and the Australians are ready for the relentless verbal assault from one particular Kiwi.S1 S2

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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

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Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

Not since 1974 has Sydney got behind a rugby league Test like this. One Kiwi cannot wait

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