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- ↑ "The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut". Wales Online. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ "Zebre 24-28 Ospreys: Much-changed Welsh side come from behind to claim bonus point victory in Italy". Wales Online. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ "United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 37-18 Dragons - Hosts win to keep pressure on Cardiff". BBC Sport. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ "Hopkins making his mark in Indigo Prem". Welsh Rugby Union. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
