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So why was Vlaicu left off kicking list?

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BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Oh dear, rugby does continue to let itself down unnecessarily and display its snobby side.
When Johnny Sexton eased pass the 1000 points in all Tests landmark midway through the New Zealand game last week, the host broadcaster threw up a graphic listing those players who had previously achieved the feat. In descending order it was Dan Carter (1598), Jonny Wilkinson (1246), Owen Farrell (1114), Neil Jenkins (1090), Ronan O’Gara (1083), and Diego Dominguez (1010).
Nowhere in its heart could rugby find a way of...

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