Northern Ireland v New Zealand Match Programme

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Age Caps Goals Club 4)' >[SPPIɄ 2)(

CHRIS WOOD FORWARD

Age Caps Goals Club 0IIHW 9RMXIH

SHANE SMELTZ FORWARD

Caps Goals Club Borneo FC -RHSRIWME

Age 35

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