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'Don't drop it': Star's nervous moment as Roosters celebrate in Bondi

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The Sydney Roosters celebrated their NRL grand final victory early on September 26th in Easts Bondi Junction. During the celebration, player Mark Nawaqanitawase, praised by his coach as "extraordinary," lifted the trophy for the fans. The article notes that Nawaqanitawase is set to leave the NRL to play rugby in Japan next year.

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The Sydney Roosters celebrated their NRL grand final win at Easts Bondi Junction early on Sunday morning, October 4th. During the celebration, coach James Robinson praised player Mark Nawaqanitawase as "extraordinary" and highlighted his significant contribution to the team's victory over the Knights with a score of Roosters 19, Knights 18. Despite their success, it was revealed that Nawaqanitawase will be leaving the NRL to pursue rugby in Japan next year.

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Roosters celebrate in Bondi as coach full of praise for game changer Mark Nawaqanitawase In short: The Sydney Roosters headed to Easts Bondi Junction in the early hours of this morning to celebrate their NRL grand final win. asserted

Roosters → celebrate → win

Mark Nawaqanitawase, described by his coach as "extraordinary", lifted the trophy to the fans. asserted

Nawaqanitawase → describe → fans

Nawaqanitawase is leaving the NRL to play rugby in Japan next year. asserted

Nawaqanitawase → leave → Japan

'Don't drop it': Star's nervous moment as Roosters celebrate in Bondi

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