Joint eyes Tomljanovic takedown
Maya Joint speaks about celebrations following her title win in Rabat and her first round match against fellow Aussie Ajla Tomljanovic.
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The Age
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Sydney Morning Herald
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- Sydney Morning Herald
Force need to set Lions tour tone by showing some mongrel
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