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THE SKILLS AND PIZZAZZ OF THEO McFARLAND

THEO McFARLAND has scored some scintillating tries for Saracens but it’s his all-round skill-set that sets him apart. There are clearly transferable skills from basketball – which he played for Samoa – and the way in which he uses those skills on the rugby field often leaves the viewer in awe. With the Champions Cup back, fans in Europe are in for a treat.

McFarland’s ability to handle the ball is incredible, both one-handed and with two. In the lineout, he combines this ability with

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