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    Dalton Papali'i is hoping an NPC stint with Counties Manukau will help him rediscover his passion for rugby

    Dalton Papali'i is hoping an NPC stint with Counties Manukau will help him rediscover his passion for rugby


    The flanker's on the bench for the Steelers against Bay of Plenty in Pukekohe this afternoon, after missing out on Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship.

    Papali'i says he loves getting back to his roots.



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