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World Cup too close to call, says McBride

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The Rugby Paper Team
26 March 2023

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By NICK POWELL

Big fan: McBride

IRELAND rugby legend Willie John McBride says there’s nothing to separate France and Andy Farrell’s men in the World Cup this year despite their recent Grand Slam success.
But the veteran lock is also critical of the world rankings system, considering it meaningless in World Cup year.
McBride, who made 17 Test appearances for the Lions across five tours and appeared for his country 63 times, is full of praise for the French team, citing their speed, fitness and consistency as something that has separated this squad from the...

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