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New Zealand's loss is now officially the NSW Blues' gain, with Canberra Raiders assistant coach Michael Maguire announced as State of Origin coach on Thursday.
New Zealand's loss is now officially the NSW Blues' gain, with Canberra Raiders assistant coach Michael Maguire announced as State of Origin coach on Thursday.
Maguire has signed on a "multi-year" deal, having last week been forced to step down as Kiwis coach.
New Canberra Raiders recruit Simi Sasagi only needs to look at the rise of childhood mate Matt Timoko to see the potential within reach in the capital.
Auckland-born Sasagi has not come to Canberra just to add depth to the squad.
He wants to become a key player in the team and hopes the Raiders can help him wear the New Zealand jersey in the near future, just like Timoko, with whom he played junior footy.
Canberra sports grounds have been closed and a week of wet weather will cast doubt on training and matches in the coming days, but a bit of rain can't stop the Canberra Raiders.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe storm warning for the capital on Wednesday, prompting the ACT government to close all public grounds for organised activity.