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Talbot stars in big win for the Opals
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FIBA Women's World Cup Takeaways: Opals win opener, Talbot the Terrific
Steph Talbot led from the front while the Opals will worry about an injury to Alanna Smith ahead of their next game. Megan Hustwaite has all the talking points from the Opals' first Women's World Cup game.
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