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Wallaroos out to 'have some fun' at Rugby World Cup

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Wallaroos out to 'have some fun' at Rugby World Cup

The Wallaroos are preparing for their Rugby World Cup opener against the tournament hosts New Zealand. Arabella McKenzie believes the Wallaroo's need to play with an expansive mindset to match the Black Ferns. The Wallroos have played the Kiwis in three of their five Tests, including their last two. 35,000 tickets have been sold for the match. 25,00 of them will be for New Zealander's team.

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