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- ↑ "Bears barely keep heads above water". SFGate . May 6, 2001.
- ↑ "U.S. team gets help from Cal players / Eagles host Scotland Saturday at Balboa". Connecticut Magazine . June 21, 2002.
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- ↑ "Interview With Cal Rugby Alum - John Buchholz". California Golden Blogs. May 26, 2011.