Colonial Combat takes a laugh at our unofficial NZ colonial history. It's a dog eat dog world, where colourful characters compete inside and outside of the ring.
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Erroll Anderson
Tereti
Mark Hadlow
Harold
Lawrence Wharerau
Kingi
Jarod Rawiri
Tuwhare
John Wraight
Felton
Kali Kopae
Raukura
Kahumako Rameka
Hinepu
Mere Boynton
Mawera
Te Ohorere Reneti
Mai Te Rangi
Blair Rhodes
Rhodes
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