James Ryan relieved to shed ‘Mr Perfect’ tag

James Ryan held the inevitable at bay far longer than he could have ever imagined possible before defeat as a professional rugby player finally called to his door in Brisbane last summer.
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James Ryan held the inevitable at bay far longer than he could have ever imagined possible before defeat as a professional rugby player finally called to his door in Brisbane last summer.
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