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“Rugby has always been a game for all shapes and sizes. You have the superstars and the fast guys who score the tries, but you also need the workhorses and the people who play all the other roles. Unless they all work together as a team then it's really going to affect the performance. Everyone's got to rely on everyone else.”

Quote by Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland is a renowned rugby coach, born on September 17, 1963. He is known for his exceptional achievements in the sport of rugby, having served as the coach of several national teams and achieving significant success in international competitions. more

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