Brotherly love in Preliminary final

Brotherly love in Preliminary final

Rival brothers Hohepa and Niwhai Puru will face off in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup, 4th time in 2024.

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Regardless of whether Hohepa Puru's Canberra Raiders or Niwhai Puru's Newtown Jets win in tomorrow's The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Preliminary Final at Leichhardt Oval, the brothers will find their mum in the stands for a family kiss and a hug.

"We did that last time (Qualifying Final two weeks ago) because after all it is just a game of football," Hohepa (pictured above) told nswrl.com.au.

It's also becoming a habit this year for the twins to play each other. It will be the fourth time in 2024 - something that's still not easy to do after they won the 2022 Jersey...

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