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The game showcases emerging superstars like Manaia Waitere and Trent Toelau for rugby league fans.

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"A big part of this game is about trying to find some of the next superstars," he said.

"I've been really impressed with young Manaia Waitere from the Storm."

"He's a young kid, only played one game at the Canberra Raiders previously."

"Obviously there's Trent Toelau here who was at Panthers and is at the Storm now."

"This game gives opportunities for guys like that to be able to showcase their talent to everyone watching rugby league."

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Maori All Stars coach Adam Blair praised new recruits Manaia Waitere and Trent Toelau for their impressive training performance ahead of Sunday's game.

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Maori All Stars coach Adam Blair has revealed Melbourne Storm recruits Manaia Waitere and Trent Toelau have been among his most impressive players during training ahead of Sunday's game.

While the All Stars concept could well be on the ropes, it will provide opportunities for a number of young players to impress this weekend, including Waitere and Toelau, who Blair told 2GB Radio have both had a good week.

"I've been really impressed with young Manaia Waitere from the Storm. He's a young kid, only played one game at the Canberra Raiders previously.

"Obviously there's Trent Toelau here who was at Panthers and is at the Storm now.

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Billy Walters is recovering from an ACL injury, aiming to return by round 20 while supporting the Broncos' success in the premiership.

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Torn by the Broncos' success and the heartbreak of a major injury, Billy Walters is recovering from an ACL injury suffered in the finals against the Canberra Raiders last season.

The club would go on to win the premiership, defeating the Melbourne Storm while Walters watched from the sidelines. 

"The knee was a bit slow to begin with, to be honest," he revealed to Wide World of Sports at the NRL season launch on Tuesday.

"I had a bit more meniscus damage than what they originally thought, but it hasn't pushed my return date back too much further, so still aiming for about round 20.

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