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Father with MND to deliver match ball for Doddie Weir Cup game in Six Nations

A father-of-two with motor neurone disease (MND) described as an “inspiration” to others will deliver the match ball ahead of the Doddie Weir Cup clash in the Six Nations this weekend.

Mark Williams, 39, who was diagnosed with the condition 18 months ago, will take to the pitch in front of a full house at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday as Wales take on Scotland.

It will be

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