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    Mixed emotions for Kiwi Nelson Asofa-Solomona as he parts ways with the Storm in league's NRL

    Mixed emotions for Kiwi Nelson Asofa-Solomona as he parts ways with the Storm in league's NRL


    The 29-year-old prop's been granted a release from the final two years of his contract after a 215-game tenure, which included two premierships.

    Asofa-Solomona explains his rationale for departing, after joining the Kiwis camp for this weekend's Pacific Championships opener.



    The Kiwis host Samoa in Auckland on Sunday.

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