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Dylan James

The truly terrible conditions Wales Deaf rugby players faced upon arrival at World Cup

They may be double world champions, but the accommodation for Wales' Deaf rugby team in Argentina has been branded 'unacceptable' as the team were forced to pay out of their own pockets for a proper hostel at the World Cup.

The men's and women's team secured the World Deaf Rugby Sevens championship in Cordoba. The women beat England 32-0 on Sunday, while the men defended their title with a 20-5 victory against Australia.

The conditions at the athletes' village are currently at the centre of social media outrage. The WRU Deaf team page posted pictures on Twitter of what they says was the 'grim' bedding and pillows they were given.

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