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Johnny Watterson’s World Cup diary: So nice in Nice as rugby tribes enjoy ‘la belle vie’

Supporters have helped extend the summer season on the Côte d’Azur but only when the sun shines

Japanese supporters sits in stand at the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and England at Stade de Nice. Photograph: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images
Japanese supporters sits in stand at the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and England at Stade de Nice. Photograph: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images
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Johnny Watterson
Wed Sept 20 2023 - 20:06 • 4 MIN READ

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