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    Warriors coach Stephen Kearney believes Isaiah Papali'i will only grow from being named NRL 9s captain

    Warriors coach Stephen Kearney believes Isaiah Papali'i will only grow from being named NRL 9s captain

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Stephen Kearney
    Stephen Kearney
    The 21-year-old second-rower has been named to captain the side this week, with usual skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck not required for the trip to Perth.

    Kearney says Papali'i's character makes him the ideal candidate.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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