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Welcome to Miami

THERE’S CERTAINLY been far tougher sells when it comes to being forced to relocate abroad for work purposes.

But Uruguay flanker Manuel Ardao was keen to double check his girlfriend Maite would be on board before leaving his country’s Super Rugby Americas franchise Peñarol and heading north for Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby.

Unsurprisingly, the prospect of having outstanding Florida beaches, a vibrant nightlife and booming food scene on your doorstep was quite appealing.

“My girlfriend is more excited than me! But I think it’s a good city and we will have a lot of fun,” Ardao tells . “It

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