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Nov 2021
47m 36s

Cycling v Rugby: George North

CROWD NETWORK
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Geraint finally lets the GTCC's biggest fan George North onto the pod to settle a few debates just in time for the autumn internationals; Who can drink more - cyclists or rugby players? Who suffers more - cyclists on a climb or rugby players in a Test match? And why does Geraint owe the entire Wales team a night out? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt ... Show More
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