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Parramatta's Talagi shows he's made of the tough stuff

Blaize Talagi celebrates his debut try in Parramatta's 28-24 win over Manly on Sunday. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur likes his players tough, so it's little wonder he has taken a shine to Eels rookie Blaize Talagi.

The 19-year-old Talagi enjoyed a try-scoring NRL debut for the Eels at centre in Sunday's 28-24 home win over Manly - where he was watched by a bus-load of family and friends. 

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