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Thursday 14 February 2019 | Published in Sports

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Marsters’ gamble pays for Maoris
Cook Islander Esan Marsters will feature for New Zealand Maori All Stars taking on the Australian Indigenous All Stars tomorrow. 19021341

When Esan Marsters left Auckland at the age of 17 with little more than a dream of starring in the NRL in hand, representing his Maori roots wasn't even possible.

When Esan Marsters left Auckland at the age of 17 with little more than a dream of starring in the NRL in hand, representing his Maori roots wasn't even possible.


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