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- ↑ "Oh Brother! Myhills team up to tackle English champions". Wales Rugby Union. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "Heineken Champions Cup: Cardiff 33-36 Harlequins". BBC Sport. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2023.