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    Former All Black Lima Sopoaga has revealed his biggest piece of advice for his younger Waikato teammates, ahead of tonight's NPC encounter with North Harbour in Hamilton

    Former All Black Lima Sopoaga has revealed his biggest piece of advice for his younger Waikato teammates, ahead of tonight's NPC encounter with North Harbour in Hamilton


    The 34-year-old first five's experiencing his first NPC campaign since 20-16, having spent seven years overseas.

    Sopoaga's been imparting his wisdom in both on and off-field contexts.



    Kickoff's at ten past seven.

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