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The result was speedy keep. (non-admin closure) Umakant Bhalerao (talk) 10:42, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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He has some coverage, some success, but doesn't appear to meet WP:N or even be a pro player. Boleyn (talk) 08:26, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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• Keep 31 appearances in the Mitre 10 Cup so passes WP:NRU. Then in terms of GNG in just a simple search I've found this, this and then there's plenty of other coverage in match reports and squad announcements. I imagine there would be more in a more detailed search. I'll update the article with this information as it shows no appearances currently. Rugbyfan22 (talk) 13:39, 10 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
• Withdraw nom per great work above. Boleyn (talk) 22:13, 11 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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