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EXPLAINED: Missing piece why ex wallaroo is now a kiwi fern | Rare Historical Photos

Shanice Parker goes over to score a try for New Zealand against Fetu Samoa in Auckland. (Brett Phibbs/AAP PHOTOS)

When ex-Wallaroo Shanice Parker runs out against Australia in a New Zealand jersey, she will be honouring a former Jillaroo in her mother and her Maori father.

Parker will enter Sunday's Pacific Cup final at CommBank Stadium as a key strike weapon for the Kiwi Ferns, who are desperate to upset Australia on home turf.

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