Movie: By the Balls

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John Kirwin
John Kirwin

Himself

Wayne 'Buck' Shelford
Wayne 'Buck' Shelford

Himself

David Kirk
David Kirk

Himself

Grant Fox
Grant Fox

Himself

Keith Quinn
Keith Quinn

Himself

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    Sport and politics most definitely do mix in this gripping look back at a brutal and turbulent time for New Zealand rugby, told from the point of view of the players themselves including David Kirk and Buck Shelford.

  • Release Date

    2019-07-24

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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    English
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