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Rieko Ioane
Rieko Ioane is one of the most explosive and dangerous attacking players in world rugby, a New Zealand center and wing whose blistering pace, physical power, and natural try-scoring instinct have made him a central figure in the All Blacks' backline. Born on November 5, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand, to a family of Samoan heritage with deep rugby connections, Ioane was seemingly destined for greatness in the sport from the moment he first picked up a ball.
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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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