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References
- ↑ "Joe Cowell". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ↑ "Cardiff v Toulouse: The teacher, groundsman and student drafted in to play French giants". Wales Online. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ↑ "European Champions Cup: Cardiff Rugby 7-39 Stade Toulousain". BBC Sport. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
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