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Locals star on the international stage

Central Queensland export Tamika Upton scores the opening try for Australia in an 84-0 thrashing over PNG at the Pacific Championships. (Dave Hunt/AAP)
By Liam Emerton

The Pacific Championships got underway on the weekend with three locals, and a Central Queensland signee involved for their countries. […]

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