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Tommy Freeman exclusive: Northampton Saints sorcerer hoping to produce Champions Cup magic

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England’s magic man Tommy Freeman has revealed the secrets behind his wow-factor tricks that cover cards, club and country too.

The Northampton Saints wing doubles as an amateur magician, and pulled off a stunning card trick in front of superstar conjurer Dynamo himself during England’s Six Nations campaign.

The 22-year-old has been casting spells on opposition defences for both Saints and England all season, but also knows just how to entrance an audience with a deck of cards.

The potent wing will need all of those sorcery skills when Northampton face

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