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Sep 2023
27m 44s

Michael Leitch - The Biggest Upset in Ru...

The Ringer
About this episode
Welcome to the fourth episode of The Rugby Pod Beyond Expected Series, presented by Asahi Super Dry, the official beer of Rugby World Cup 2023. This week, we’re delighted to be joined by a man who was involved in the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history when Japan shocked the rugby World and beat South Africa. We'll hear how he came to be in Japan, capta ... Show More
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