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Kicking for goal

Odessa National Championship rugby, player kicking a ball.

Several factors need to be considered in ranking the performance of goal kickers in rugby.

Rights: Photograph by Alison Bowden and licenced through 123RF Limited

Published: 13 May 2014,Updated: 13 May 2014Size: 136.6 KB

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