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References
- ↑ "Rudi Brown". Edinburghrugby.org. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ↑ "2021-22 Contracted Academy Players confirmed". Scotland Rugby. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ↑ "Edinburgh 56-8 Connacht: Eight-try hosts up to fourth in United Rugby Championship". BBC Sport. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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