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- https://www.hkrugby.com/news/andrew-hall-takes-over-as-head-coach-of-hong-kong-rugby-team
- https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/andrew-hall-takes-over-as-new-coach-of-hong-kong-rugby-national-team/616796
- https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/8/208163/Hall-promises-to-do-better-on-return-as-HK-coach
- https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3083338/hong-kong-rugby-coach-andrew-hall-recounts-pivotal-game-cook-islands
