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    Former All Black and current Samoan first five Lima Sopoaga has questioned whether he and other top players who completed their international stand-downs will continue to play for their national side

    Former All Black and current Samoan first five Lima Sopoaga has questioned whether he and other top players who completed their international stand-downs will continue to play for their national side


    It comes after Seilala Mapusua was shown the door by Samoan Rugby and replaced with former national captain and Chiefs hooker Mahonri Schwalger.

    Sopoaga says Mapusua had a strong vision for the side and their player group-chat is not happy at the decision.



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