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Kiwis coach Stacey Jones says his side will need to raise the bar as they prepare to face a fierce Tonga outfit in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup semi-final. New Zealand have continued to build throughout the tournament, but Jones says the challenge now intensifies against a Tongan side that has impressed with its performances in recent weeks.
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