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    RISING STARS

    Jun 18, 2019 3 minutes
    Interviews Sarah Mockford
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    1 ALYSIA LEFAU-FAKAOSILEA

    Age 18 (5 Nov 2000) Born Auckland Club Queensland Country Australia Position Centre

    When did you first play rugby? At 14. There was a team at school and I was encouraged by some friends to start playing. Before that I played netball and OzTag (non-contact rugby league).

    Defence and tackling! I love the physicality and working hard to outdo whoever is running at you. I think

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