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Article: Rugby Union: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN; Robinson and Paul proof of union revolution STRUGGLING WORLD CHAMPIONS LOOK FOR FRESH START.(Sport)
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- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 9, 2004
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Byline: Alex SPINK
FORMER rugby league icons Jason Robinson and Henry Paul were last night asked to breathe new life into England's struggling rugby union side.
Robinson was made captain and his former Wigan rugby league team-mate Paul was awarded his first Test start in Saturday's Twickenham clash with Canada.
It will be the first time the pair have started a union international together and the first time they have teamed up at Twickenham since playing for Wigan against new England boss Andy Robinson in a cross-code challenge with Bath eight ...