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“I probably get more angry losing a game of FIFA than losing at rugby”

What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on the pitch? Playing for Saxons against South Africa, Alec Hepburn tried a kick that was charged down. Then against Bristol this year, he tried another kick and again it was charged down. Hailing from Australia, he backs his AFL-style kicking and I’ve not seen one work yet! It wasn’t funny at the time but after the game you can have a laugh about it.

Stu Townsend. Just for morale. You can bank on him

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