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Abendanon fears game has become too physical

by
The Rugby Paper Team
10 February 2019

FRENCH COLUMN

DAVID BARNES

Recovering: Nick Abendanon hopes to be back fully fit for Clermont in time for Saints clash
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Nick Abendanon’s baby son Cato is not yet five months old, but is unlikely to ever emulate his dad’s outstanding career.
In fact, the odds are already against the lad playing rugby at all. Clermont star Abendanon is sure, at any rate, that he will not be encouraging Cato to follow in his rapid footsteps.
He told The Rugby Paper: “If he insists in the years to come, then of course it will be up to him.
“But if the game ke...

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