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Sep 2017
33m 29s

The American damp squib and "rugby royal...

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Stephen Jones, Owen Slot and Alex Lowe are joined by rugby royalty in the form of Rachael Burford. They talk about exporting rugby to the USA and developing grassroots players.Also we hear Rachael's perspective on the World Cup Final and she reveals who she believes to be the greatest player.

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