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Sep 2023
1h 19m

Episode 7 - RWC Opening Weekend - Bok Le...

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About this episode
And we are off! We’ll be rounding up everything from an epic opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup, including England's win against Argentina, and Scotland's loss against the Boks. From the opening ceremony to a huge win for England and then the thriller to bring the curtain down on Sunday night. Plus, we’ll be chatting to Springboks legend Victor Matfield ... Show More
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