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Turf war adds twist to oldest NRL rivalry

NRL rivals Sydney Roosters and South Sydney are fighting over the use of the new Allianz Stadium. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

As Allianz Stadium opens for its first NRL game on Friday, Australian rugby league's oldest rivalry now has something new to bicker about.

The Sydney Roosters and South Sydney have been fierce rivals since first playing against each other in 1908.

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