Rugby is the number one sport, whereas in most of the country it would be second or third or even fourth.. Heathers solo tour begins on 17 March. "And he's still struggling with my brother's loss, to be honest. One significant regret also still lingers: Frances Autumn Nations Cup final sudden-death defeat by England was almost two months ago but Edwards is still not entirely over it. Rugby League legend Shaun Edwards has gone back to his childhood as a supporter of the game from the terraces and he couldnt be happier. I thought: if thats you, then good. The last time we met, three years ago, he also spoke movingly of his fascination with the First World War. However, France produced a highly accomplished performance and rewrote recent history with a 36-17 win. He didnt know that I always wanted him to go into politics. supporters of Area 51 which still remains a mystery. After a titanic encounter in Paris, France prevailed 30-26. He and his Sharpen your elbows. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Luckily I'd been doing some sparring with [his Wigan team-mate Va'aiga] Tuigamala which had helped my reactions, because I knew that if Tuigamala hit me I'd end up on the roof. Stuart Hogg: 'I'm not saying we're going to win the Six Nations but I'm excited', Virtual launch of Six Nations offers surreal insight into fraught enterprise | Robert Kitson. Don't write too much about that", I can't imagine what "a bit tetchy" is a euphemism for, but anyway, let's turn to a subject he is happier to discuss: Wales v England at the Millennium Stadium a fortnight today. Lets be honest, there were two blatant knock-ons in the buildup to the penalty which led to England scoring at the end of normal time. He got a benefit, which he got 500 from, and that was not a small amount in them days. I haven't, no. I was passionate about my career, but my son was number one. It wouldn't do for the most illustrious member of Wigan's celebrated Edwards family to say anything that might demean sport. Edwards moved to Canet, just outside Perpignan, at the start of the year in his new role as French defence coach. "It does my head in even now. According to various online resources Wikipedia, Forbes, IMDb, famous rugby player Shaun Edwards has a net worth of $1-5 million at the age of 52. I found it frustrating because we were a short-term fix. I've never wanted to be a director of rugby, dealing with contracts, sacking people. James is now the Labour party candidate for Bayswater ward in Westminster, and is on Labours Future Candidates Programme. 22 ans. 24 ans. Thats been among the most pleasant surprises.. 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But they all talked about the importance of defence. Actually, I think it's easier to hurt someone in soccer, if you want to, because you can go in from behind.". It might work for other people but to me thats an absolute load of nonsense. How old was he? He will not be put into a second-class category by anyone. Channel 4's Jonnie Irwin supported as he shares home update amid Own ASX lithium shares? She had a hugely successful career, in spite of ups and downs. WebShaun Edwards on Frances perfect year. Les Bleus defence coach reflects on a momentous 2022 in which all 10 tests were won. The try of the series was [Chris] Ashton's try [for England] against Australia, and that was from a turnover ball, when the defence wasn't set. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "And it's funny seeing all that privilege at Harrow, because when I broke my cheekbone at Wembley [in the 1990 Challenge Cup final, playing on through the pain] I went to hospital after the game for surgery, and the hospital was in Harrow-on-the-Hill. I can speak a bit and its getting better but obviously not fluent yet.. Photo by Clara Molden for Metro Newspaper. Here's the latest lithium price forecast. But tomorrow, the focus shifts to the Millennium Stadium. When James got older, he found out Id won a Mercury prize and Brit awards, and asked where I was keeping them. They continued to train at home and we reconvened the following Sunday. People were in my face with it. If you don't do your homework you'll get caught short.. Also, I wanted to have a crack at union and I had a soft spot for Wasps. Could it yet be France who enjoy the last laugh? I'm a big fan of American football, a big boxing fan. The fans are not stupid, they can see a team that works hard, they can see a team that has got the right attitude and they can see a team who wont take a backward step.. His secret? SHAUN EDWARDS has pulled off many nail-biting triumphs in a stunning rugby career in both codes. At five young Shaun was cuddling a rugby ball in bed rather than a teddy-bear; by his teens he was the talk of Wigan, the captain of England schoolboys not only in rugby league, but also in union. He signed for Wigan on his 17th birthday for 35,000, a record at the time for a schoolboy player. 10. With Wales and Warren Gatland he shared in three grand slams and reached two World Cup semi-finals, losing by one and three points. However, Frances strength in depth was more evident than ever as the youngsters and fringe players entrusted to wear the jersey stepped up to the mark to deliver two wins, 42-23 and 20-15. My mum is formidable, but shes also gregarious and good fun. Mum spent her childhood in Dixon House, the council block next to Grenfell. Later, an autopsy determined that the victim died due to a heavy blow to the head, while the police believed that Shawn was killed about an hour before his body was discovered. Who Killed Shawn Edwards? The initial investigation into Shawns murder was relatively slow as the police had no leads to pursue. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Because of him I've always tried to be as good as I can be. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Hence the reason everyone else in world rugby is feeling slightly apprehensive. Golden Globes 2023: the winners, the losers, the controversy live! "It's been overplayed, all that. And I'd like to win the Six Nations with Wales. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Thu 12 Nov 2020 06.38 EST Last modified on Wed 19 Oct 2022 13.19 EDT. He was, however, on Ian McGeechan's staff on the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa, one of the most memorable yet frustrating experiences of his coaching career. Eight, nine weeks in a training camp can sometimes be very, very taxing so he decided to let them have more rest and recuperation and I think that definitely played a big part in us winning the Six Nations.. But the touch judge and TMO I dont know, maybe they blinked? PIC: Norfolk Police. What is Edwards and Bella's daughters name? I'd have made more money from Warrington, who were offering a two-year deal, but I wanted to live in London to be near my son (by the M People singer Heather Small). WebEdwards is currently in lockdown in France like much of the rest of the world with his two young daughters in the seaside village of Canet-en-Roussillon, near the Spanish border. Required fields are marked *. Even when I was a player I didnt really think about lifting the Challenge Cup at Wembley. I never feel nervous when I see her on stage. ", His son James, by the M People singer Heather Small, is on a rugby scholarship at Harrow. It wasnt a busy, bustling house; Mum is quite low-key. A swig of water. And for last year's wooden spoonists, whose World Cup didn't go great, that will be a success. But not one, I fancy, that will satisfy Edwards in the least. I was delighted to join them on the coaching side, although I had a lot to learn., And a lot to give, I venture. Shaun Edwards (centre) with Englands coach, John Mitchell (left) and head coach Eddie Jones. It also makes absolute sense to Edwards to advise sports fans to look at boxing if they wish to understand why the top Test sides kick the ball so frequently. Absolutely. It doubtless helps that Henson plays for Ospreys, where they employ the so-called blitz defence system to which Edwards - who introduced it at Wasps, where he is head coach - is committed. A voracious reader, he currently has two books on the go. Yet few have been quite so hairy as the beat-the-clock dash which saved him from being stranded on h, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children deals with fungal infection, Jesse Plemons Speaks Out About Role In El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. I think I did it once, for Great Britain against Australia [in the 1994 Test series]. I just can't believe how the referees stand for it. A small, rueful smile. We go to the play area up the road, as were allowed to. Anyway, like those old Wales players he said that at Toulouse in the '80s they concentrated mainly on defence and turning over ball. Racism is a distraction I spent too much time deliberating my place. He has been up since 6.30am and taken his two young daughters to school. It gives them a chance to run around and let off steam. Fabien often speaks about there being another language, says Edwards. We talk to each other about little alterations, and he's superb.. The usually quiet and violence-free city of Middletown in New York was forced to witness a terrifying There are positive things being said about us but theres still a long way to go.. interviews that it is difficult for him to meet girls because his If you take you foot off it, things can soon change. Frances third victory of the year over Japan at the Edwards does not smile when, in the hotel's lobby following another uncompromising coaching session, I mention this crack. Were keeping a safe distance when were out and Im having French lessons on Skype. Shaun So and Anna Chlumsky welcomed their first child, Penelope Joan, in July 2013. Theres nothing wrong with that.. "Well, I had it tougher in some ways but it's a daunting thing leaving home at 13, you know. When he told me he was almost a little apologetic, the 55-year-old added. I speak to him and ask for his help, he says with a broad, mostly toothless smile. Maybe in yesteryear it would have made a difference, but we've got three full-time analysts with Wales now. He delivered at a vital time which is a habit that great players have.. France were outscored three tries to two and Edwards says the Mack Hansen try where the scrum cap-wearing Ireland winger leapt high into the sky and plucked the ball out of the air from a restart was a wake-up call for his team. Look at Alex Ferguson. "Well, yeah, that's a bit disappointing. View our online Press Pack. Despite his credentials as a youngster in the 15-man game, and a nice letter from Waterloo RFC, Edwards was never in doubt as to where his playing loyalties lay. I thought, 'I like this guy', so I adopted Wasps as my team, if you like. It is a tireless quest, and with Gatland similarly engaged, it is already bearing fruit. But I didnt think everyone doing it was being authentic. Thats not how I work but its important to appreciate and accept that were all different. Not only did Eisenhower attend the base he was one of the major Some players had COVID-19, and some had niggling injuries. So I did. But not everyone was happy. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Its not always work, work, work. "No, not compete, win. And when he's talking he is both animated and generously candid, never more so than when reflecting on the death of his beloved younger brother, Billie-Joe, in a car crash in 2003. And with that, my time is up. A scrum-half or stand-off, Edwards is the most decorated player in rugby league history, with 37 winner's medals. You have to use it to open up other things. The 37-10 scoreline suggests France strolled to victory at the Stade de France; however, the Azzurri fired a shot across their bows by scoring the first try, at the end of the first quarter, through debutant Tommaso Menoncello. On 5 May 2022. We need to improve that, and also improve our kicking game. With back-to-back victories behind them, Frances squad then enjoyed some time with their families, enabling them to recharge their batteries before the Scotland, Wales and England fixtures. But we created a lot of turnovers at the ruck, I think it was nine or 10, and that definitely benefitted our attack. His father Jackie played for Warrington, his younger brother Billy Joe played for Wigan and his son James has been part of Wasps academy. ", How easy is it, though, to trust in coaching methods when they're not yielding wins every weekend? When they turn up with the right attitude and when they have got anything like their best team, for me they are a top-ranked team," Edwards said. Her parents were part of the Windrush generation. But the former sporting star, who now works as a coach for the French rugby union team, couldnt be prouder of his son. It is 11 years since Les Bleus tasted Six Nations glory but they will be appreciably stronger by the time they host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Its a miracle they managed to get here in time. There's that feeling for the game here that I've known all my life. 4. For all his spirituality, however, Edwards does not ascribe the famous Welsh victory at Twickenham three weeks ago to assistance from beyond his brother's grave. ", What, though, are his ambitions for himself? He said: We changed plans twice. 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Edwards, by his own admission, is addicted to the big games and has the medals to prove it. Being on tour was great fun travelling broadens your mind. Thats what keeps you motivated. You want to be fresh when you go into training camp. It includes latest and trending updates about Sports. "But I know what you mean," he adds. I ask whether he still reads up on the harrowing stories of the trenches, and whether he uses that knowledge as a way of putting sport in perspective. They finally grabbed a flight from Heathrow just hours before France went into lockdown. In the Autumn Nations Series, only Italy conceded fewer penalties than Frances tally of 29 which only included three for foul play. I'd got sent off in the first Test, for putting in a pretty hefty shot on Bradley Clyde, and in the third Test I knew they'd be coming for me. He has also discovered Galthi to be probably the most meticulous person Ive ever come across in terms of match preparation. I say: forget nice and stuff being pretty. In 2015 he was the 25th person inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. Im all about process: how do we get there, how do we get better, what can I do today to help that happen? A chance meeting with Hacienda DJ Mike Pickering led to the formation of M People, who went on to sell more than 10m records of uplifting dance pop. He's had four spinal operations and the last one was to prevent him being in a wheelchair., Did the club look after him? 6. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: The Family in Anaqua Springs. The Autumn Nations Series opener against Australia was Frances first game together as a first-team squad since the England win back in March and Les Bleus were relieved to come away with a thrilling 30-29 victory. Hell do well in politics. In fact, I remember Fraser Waters telling me he left home at eight. I said: Theyre in a cupboard. There are no discs on the wall. When I took this job I made a point of speaking to some of the players from the great Welsh sides of the 1970s, and to the coach, Mr (Clive) Rowlands. Edwards is no stranger to spending time away. England's Andy Farrell and Wales's Shaun Edwards come from the same Wigan rugby league background and face each other as coaches in the Six Nations decider in Cardiff I'd love to go to his gym, hang around for a week or so. And I have to say that Gavin Henson, as the defensive captain, is doing a great job. 5. Sometimes that could be doing nothing and having a rest. I think it was a marvellous thing to go over there and to come away with two victories because it came on the back of a long, hard Top 14 season, and the matches were played in boiling hot conditions, it was stiflingly hot, so I am told, said Edwards, who stayed behind in France with the likes of Dupont and captain Charles Ollivon. Anybody can slave away at a laptop for eight hours but working smart is also important. I wouldn't have come to Wales if Warren hadn't been here., Nonetheless, he has identified Wales as a giant Wigan, an irresistible image, by which he means a strong working-class ethos as well as a passion for rugby, albeit a different code. Edwards has spoken of how his Catholic faith has given him strength throughout his career. I think were on our way to doing that with the French lads but its a never-ending process. Definitely not the sort of person whos friends with lots of celebrities. Lemn Sissay and Valerie Bloom look back: I was a wild child when she met me, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Heather Small and her son James in 2000 and 2022. It's one of the most pristinely-kept graves you could ever see. 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Sad but He comes from a family of rugby stars. Your email address will not be published. "The referee has a huge impact on the game, so there must be no backchatting, no giving away avoidable penalties. Im never Heather Small the singer when Im at home. It is a beautiful clear morning in the south of France and Shaun Edwards has already enjoyed a stroll on the long, scenic beach near his home just outside Perpignan. "But Wayne Bennett, the greatest rugby league coach in history, told me that if you're in this game for long enough you'll experience everything," he says, with a smile. And when I'm in Wigan I always go and spend some time with him. 9. It wouldn't do for the most illustrious member of Wigan's celebrated Edwards family to say anything that might demean sport. So I stayed down, trying to get as much out of the ref as possible.". She always smashes it. If anyone tells my son to go home, I want him to reply: Yeah, Im going to Maida Vale right now. As a little girl, Id have questioned: should I really be here? Stand your ground. stands for Labor. There are no hard feelings, I'm just glad to be involved in international rugby, and really glad to be working with Warren again. But the defence, marshalled by the indefatigable Edwards, played an equally important role with Les Blues conceding the fewest tries per match on average (1.7) than any other team. We have teamed up with NHS Charities Together in their urgent Covid-19 Appeal to ensure the money gets to exactly who needs it. He comes from a family of rugby stars. Mr Rowlands said he always knew they'd score a try or two, so if they could stop the opposition scoring, they'd win., I ask whether he also talked to the colossus of the Welsh defence 30 years ago, JPR Williams? She was signed at 22, thought she was going to make it, then was dropped. She managed to get a 7pm flight out of Heathrow on the Sunday and the next day France went into lockdown. And his family were set to fly out and join him later this month. Thats not a judgment. The Sun has launched an appeal to raise 1MILLION for NHS workers. I am proud to have coached him," enthused Edwards. - Credit: Archant. He is a patron for mental health charity LooseHeadz. Romain (Ntamack) was marvellous that day, and Antoine (Dupont) was excellent in defence. There was real empathy, because he'd lost his sister [in the 1989 Marchioness river-boat disaster]. Do I think we need to restore some probity and decency in politics? No. But enough has been made of it. Shaun Edwards, OBE (born 17 October 1966) is an English rugby union coach and former rugby league player, who is the defence coach for the France national team. While I wasnt affiliated with ladette culture in the 90s, Id see women mimicking what was then seen as masculine behaviour. Image Credit: Cynthia Edwards/Crime Junkies. Associated With Following his playing career he began coaching for Wales, which led former star player Matt Dawson to publicly I am quite mystified sometimes by the older players who say the game is not as good as it used to be.. And his family were set to fly out and join him later That resilience has been instilled in me. Edward's and Bella's daughter name is Renesmee. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sportsthief is a USA based Sports Website. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "History was the only subject I took much notice of at school," he recalls, "and funnily enough it's my son's best subject too. Edwards claims not to subscribe to the idea, which seems to gain momentum with each round of matches, that the Rugby Football Union were plain bonkers not to offer him a senior coaching role in the England set-up, thus enabling him to team up with his old Wasps mentor Gatland at the other end of the M4. Also, youve got to remember that we hadnt played together for seven/eight months. Time after time its 21 ans, 21 ans. My precious boy James was two when this picture was taken. Frances first Grand Slam in 12 years laid the foundation for a momentous 12 months in which Les Bleus confirmed their credentials as one of the frontrunners to win Rugby World Cup 2023. James Small Edwards (navy suit, second from left), Labor Party candidate for Bayswater ward, campaigning with his father English rugby union coach Sean Edwards (black coat, second from right) in Bayswater, London, ahead of local elections are visible. Of course it doesnt.. Keenan Anderson was an African American man who suffered cardiac arrest and died on January 3, 2023, around 4.5 hours after he was restrained by and tasered five times by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).. Anderson was restrained due to suspicion of a hit-and-run following a traffic collision and due to a witness testimony of an individual attempting to Having established a 21-3 lead at half-time, France went on to beat Japan 35-17 in their final test of the year. It is not easy for lads to hit their form straight away but I actually thought we did very, very well. Yeah, it's a brutal sport, mate.. Im at the stage where I coach and do my presentations in French but William Servat [the forwards coach] stands by in case I need to reply to somebody. I think he hardly missed any kicks at goal either, he was over 80 per cent, which is vital in modern-day rugby., France then took on and beat world champions, South Africa, 30-26 in Marseilles, in spite of Duponts red card for taking Cheslin Kolbe out in the air. Even when their men are playing well, they are international rugby union's answer to Statler and Waldorf, The Muppet Show's resident grumps, and rarely can a dressing room seem less like a players' sanctuary than when one or other of them is venting his discontent. If I'd known at the start of my coaching career that I'd have six years of winning trophies, then a Grand Slam, then a Lions tour, I'd have done double somersaults if my knee had let me. 3. Every time they were top of the defensive charts, or narrowly second, they won the championship. It was the most difficult thing Ive done as a working mother, but the pain of doing it without him would have been worse. They were going to come in late April at first, but then when the lockdown was first mentioned, they arranged it for the Tuesday. Its a waste of money. I think she told them to get lost. Last modified on Wed 19 Oct 2022 13.18 EDT 96 I t is a beautiful clear morning in the south of France and Shaun Edwards has already enjoyed a stroll on the I have no ambition to be prime minister even if that vacancy could open up soon! Defence is nothing new in rugby union. background for her character and also later said in interviews that ", Edwards has never been to a World Cup. Shaun Edwards will not become head coach of Wigan Warriors as planned at the end of the Super League season. And he's never worked since, Edwards says. Does he worry that, however heavenly the facilities at Harrow, James might be missing something less tangible but more valuable in his sporting education? Ive never been that conscious of my mum being famous. After all, Billie-Joe was a promising rugby league player and so was their father, Jack, just 24 when, in 1963, his career at Warrington was abruptly ended by a crippling spinal injury that plagues him still. New Ant-Man 3 Trailer Finally Reveals Corey Stoll's Big MODOK Face, Raul Neto is providing Cavs with a big-time jolt of energy, Zalgiris Kaunas got a solid victory in Bologna. "He suffers in silence," Edwards says. Does that mean were going to kick all the time? "Twenty-two," he says, with a bellow of laughter. A family already touched by tragedy felt its full devastating impact, but just as his father's spinal injury had been a form of motivation, so Edwards has tried to gain spiritual strength from his brother's death. So they have it tougher in different ways. France end in glorious style France 37-10 Italy #SixNations | #ITVRugby pic.twitter.com/fzVvpkbfx8. They never deterred him, no. Taking him to Barbados, I could show him a world where women that looked like his mum, gran and aunt were doing everything from being a judge in court to sweeping the roads. This photo is definitely indicative of our relationship we have always been close friends. Hudson later told more than But it's still the passion of my life, so maybe I shouldn't say inconsequential, maybe that demeans sport", It wouldn't do for the most illustrious member of Wigan's celebrated Edwards family to say anything that might demean sport. Yet few have been quite so hairy as the Search. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? I've read about it, but I think I'd find it too harrowing. BRITAINs four million NHS staff are on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus. The other guys on the England team Im used to opposing. By now Grand Slam talk was front and centre of the agenda, and Edwards says Les Bleus lapped up the attention rather than shying away from the spotlight in the build-up to the finale against England. So, for me, it was absolute relief we had delivered with this improving, young team and things that we had worked on in training having more control in the last 10-15 minutes in games and things like that had all come to fruition. To him, there is nothing unusual about his training methods. I thought about the process of getting there first. It does slightly diminish as time goes by, but then for me it's nothing compared with what my parents have been through. Go to see her in a small concert venue. Critical Security Flaw Found in "jsonwebtoken" Library Used by 22,000+ Projects, FiiO's M11S is more than just a portable audio player, 'Beau Is Afraid' Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Fronts Ari Aster Film. James will say: Its good you are passionate, but if you get too heated that might negate your argument. And hes right. Just as you have an NFL team you like, which in my case is the (Dallas) Cowboys, Wasps were the rugby union team I followed. Heather Osmond is the daughter of Merrill Osmond. Yes, there have been some tough times recently, but tough times make tougher men. Even he hasn't had continual success. In 2015 he was the 25th person inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame. All the great teams throughout history have had a good kicking game. One day, a teacher called my son the other boys name. During a Great Britain tour in 1984, Edwards taped over the British Coal logo in support of the miners strike. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. t is a beautiful clear morning in the south of France and Shaun Edwards has already enjoyed a stroll on the long, scenic beach near his home just outside Perpignan. He didnt stay there long. They have got so much speed on the edges and score a lot of tries from inside their own half, so to beat them was marvellous.. James was born in March 1998, and by November he was with me on tour. Italy only trailed by two points at the break but a hat-trick from Gabin Villiere saw France pull away in the second half. My mum spends hours there. Hes a big believer that body language is huge. ", This appetite for learning was not quite so prodigious at St John Fisher high school, Wigan, not that it mattered much in a boy who captained English schools in both codes of rugby, and broke all schoolboy records by signing for Wigan on his 17th birthday for 35,000. She has also inspired my career in politics. No votes so far! aides arrived at Edwards Airforce base in full presidential garb Edwards admitted: Its a young side and there is a lot to work on but right now there are far more important things.. Why would anyone want to hurt let alone murder this friendly, popular kid? 7. Geraldine Edwards publicly said that Sue Palmer was a terrific person. Lets be honest, it is pretty exciting. "But I admire the players. As well as visiting Barbados, Id go away with Mum for her work. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Plus, he had a successful player career in rugby league. You are going into July and some of these lads had been playing for nearly 11 months at that stage, certainly training for that long but the motivation was still high. he is from England. Sustaining a life-changing injury did not stop Jack Edwards from encouraging his son to take up the game. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Shaun Edwards was born on 17 October 1966 in Wigan, England. 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