At war for the survival of Rugby Country

If an average Six Nations fixture takes place on the day of the apocalypse, a Rugby World Cup is a declaration of war.

At war for the survival of Rugby Country
Sat, 21 Sep, 2019 - 01:00
Larry Ryan

Peacetime is over.

If an average Six Nations fixture takes place on the day of the apocalypse, a Rugby World Cup is a declaration of war.

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