Kalyn Ponga, Australian rugby league player
Kalyn Ponga (born 30 March 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who captains and plays as a fullback for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
He played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League, New Zealand Māori at international level, and has played for Queensland in the State of Origin series. He has also played as a five-eighth and debuted on the wing.
1998Mar, 30
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Ellis Island
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