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- ↑ "Arrows call for reinforcements to cover call ups". Americas Rugby News. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ↑ "Paris treble leads Canada past Chile". Americas Rugby News. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
