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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

European nations never closer to southern hemisphere giants, Lawrence Dallaglio claims

PA Wire

Lawrence Dallaglio believes the gap with the southern hemisphere has never been narrower to offer European nations hope a year out from the World Cup.

A tournament that begins with a monumental clash between hosts France and New Zealand in Paris on 8 September has never been more open with as many as six teams capable of winning.

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