Hugh McGahan: Betting ban shows double standards
Players and officials have been hit directly on the chin for betting transgressions and now everyone knows where they stand in relation to any gambling on fixtures.
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New assistant coach David Kidwell is determined to help the Kiwis reach a new level of consistency that will see them able to beat the Kangaroos on a regular basis.
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