The curious case of South Sudanese streets named after Australian rugby league greats | Kieran Pender
Briefly

The streets of Juba, South Sudan, have been named after Queensland rugby league legends, prompting a quest to uncover the origins of this intriguing naming convention.
The Australian embassy in Ethiopia noted the peculiar naming of Juba's streets, suggesting a link to rugby league that nobody seems able to explain.
Despite extensive investigation including articles in major publications, the reason behind Juba's Queensland rugby league street names remains a mystery, with no insights offered.
Prominent rugby league figures like Gene Miles were contacted for explanations, yet the only theory was that an Australian expat might be behind the naming.
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