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Akira Ioane
Akira Ioane was born on June 24, 1995, in Auckland, New Zealand, into a family deeply connected to rugby. His father, Eddie Ioane, was a former Samoa international, while his younger brother Rieko has also become an All Blacks star. Growing up in this rugby environment, Akira was naturally drawn to the sport and showed exceptional athletic ability from a young age.
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Kotaro Matsushima was born on February 11, 1993, in Pretoria, South Africa, to a Japanese mother and Zimbabwean father. His multicultural background would later prove instrumental in his rugby development, as he was exposed to different rugby cultures and playing styles from an early age. His family moved to Japan when he was young, where he would eventually represent the country on rugbys biggest stage.
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