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Oct 12
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Wild scores and thin crowds: how healthy...

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Following the third round of action in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie review both the amazing matches on the pitch and the storylines off it.


Is Northampton 71, Bath 48 a good thing for the sport? Why are we getting so many crazy scorelines? And, does the league have an attendance problem?


Plus, issues with synthetic pitches, New Zealand winning the Bledisloe again and the Champions Cup returns.


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