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A weird year finally in the rearview

An 'exclusive' look into the comfort levels of rugby's major fanbases ahead of RWC23

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Dylan Cleaver
Nov 28, 2022
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Ellis Genge tries to shield his eyes from Sir Clive’s column. INPHO/Dan Sheridan (via Photosport)

One of the strangest international men’s rugby seasons in living memory came to a merciful end on the weekend, with South Africa throttling England 27-13 in a replay of the last World Cup final and Wales contriving to lose to Australia 34-39, making New Zeal…

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