The Big League Podcast

Episode 83: "I let the boys down" Taine Tuaupiki on Dolphins heartbreak + are the Warriors still a top four side?

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Show Notes

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the damage of a fourth loss in six games, and with the Bulldogs looming on Saturday, are the Warriors still a top four side? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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