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Woodlands, the town of 273 people home to a champion rugby team

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Woodlands, the town of 273 people home to a champion rugby team

Woodlands is a small town of 273 people 16km out of Invercargill. It has a few shops, a butcher, mechanic and a milk delivery service. The town is home to the Woodlands Rugby Club, which has been around for 26 years. They have won the Galbraith Shield nine times and the Ranfurly Shield 13 times. Last Friday night, 13 of their starting 15 had played at National Provincial Championship level. They've been involved in 13 out the last 20 finals. Their alumni include the entire backline.

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