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Extra spring in Canan’s step at centre, says Jake

United Rugby Championship

THE fact that Canan Moodie “likes to tackle” is one of the key reasons Jake White has opted to pick the Springbok star at outside centre for the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship clash against the Dragons tonight.

The second-placed Pretoria outfit will run out at Rodney Parade in Newport (9.35pm SA time) hoping to keep the heat on log-leaders Leinster – whom they face in Dublin next weekend – by getting a full house of five points.

And one of the men

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