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Meaning
The quote suggests rugby can be unpredictable from one match to the next. A heavy defeat does not necessarily mean a team is weak for long, because it may respond with a dominant performance soon after. It also reflects the resilience and swing in momentum that can happen in the sport.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About James Haskell
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