PNG Chiefs target All Blacks star in audacious rugby raid
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The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have initiated discussions with the management of All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie regarding a potential code switch to rugby league following the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The proposed move would see the New Zealand international join the franchise for the 2028 season.
This recruitment effort occurs against a backdrop of ongoing legal tension between New Zealand Rugby and the National Rugby League concerning the intellectual property rights and usage of the 'Chiefs' team name.
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The AgeHighlights the legal dispute over the franchise's name
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