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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, receives a jersey representing the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team from New Zealand Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman during a joint press conference at the Pentagon, Oct. 28, 2013. Hagel and Coleman met earlier to discuss national and regional security issues of mutual interest.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, receives a jersey representing the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team from New Zealand Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman during a joint press conference at the Pentagon, Oct. 28, 2013. Hagel and Coleman met earlier to discuss national and regional security issues of mutual interest.

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