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Maguire primes Kiwis for RLWC assault

Joe Tapine had treatment to his knee in training as New Zealand honed their World Cup preparations. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

New Zealand prop Joe Tapine failed to finish training with a knee complaint as the Kiwis stepped up preparations for their Rugby League World Cup opener with Lebanon.

Tapine received attention from the Kiwis medical team on Thursday after pulling up during an intense drill in the build-up to their tournament opener against Lebanon in Warrington on Sunday (Monday AEDT).

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