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It was a frustrating loss to open the season, but there are reasons for optimism. Hopefully we see a better showing in week 2 against the Free Jacks.
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John Fitzpatrick
- Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
- Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
- Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
- Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
- Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
- Runs Tackle the Numbers
- Twitter: @AlistairKP
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