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- ↑ Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:32. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
- ↑ Billy Raybould player profile ESPN Scrum.com
- ↑ Griffiths, page 4:37–4:39
