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Article: RU: Penpix of New Zealand World Cup forwards
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- AAP Sports News (Australia)
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- September 29, 2003
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AAP Sports News (Australia)
09-29-2003
RU: Penpix of New Zealand World Cup forwards
Following are brief biographies of the New Zealand World Cup forwards:
JERRY COLLINS. No.8/blindside flanker. Age 22. 1.90 metres, 103kg. Caps: 8.
A powerful, hard-running No.8, he was earmarked for an international career from an
early age. Is a bone-jarring tackler and consistently drives opponents backwards from
the point of contact as Wales loose forward Colin Charvis discovered in June when he had
to leave the field after a Collins tackle.
RODNEY SO'OIALO. No.8/blindside flanker. Age 24.
1.90 metres, 105kg. Caps: 3.
A New Zealand sevens player, he is fast, aggressive and a devastating tackler ...