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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
French Hero...
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Walter Spanghero: 'Smile bro!'

On this day in 1967, tries from Claude Dourthe and Bernard Duprat helped France to only their third-ever success at Twickenham in a pulsating 16-12 victory over England.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Jean de Villiers is born...
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Jean de Villiers: Can I have your dentist's number?

On this day in 1981, Springbok centre sensation, Jean de Villiers was born. A product of Paarl Gimnasium academy in South Africa, the Stormers skipper scored 18 tries in his opening 11 international appearances. Currently a pivotal member of the South African midfield, he is widely regarded as the best inside centre in the world.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Scotland Stuffed...
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Simon Taylor: 'TFG stands for 'Thank F****** God' that's over...'

On this day in 2003, Scotland suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of France going down by 38-3. The defeat left Scotland at the bottom of the 6 Nations Championship table in what was a campaign to forget for the Scots.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Budge Over Wakefield
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Budge Rogers: Looks like a simple enough bloke...

On this day in 1969, Derek 'Budge' Rogers played his 32nd test for England overhauling the national record set by Wavell Wakefield 42 years earlier.
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Vickery Makes England Debut...
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Phil Vickery: Not aged a wrinkle...

On this day in 1998, Phil Vickery makes his England debut as the Red Rose army rattle up their highest Five Nations score, beating Wales 60-25 at Twickeham. Vickery continues to tick over the caps and remains an inaugural part of England’s front row.
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