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In ref to"does IRB have any courses related to sevens" I contacted NZRU and ahve been informed they do not run the IRB sevens course is there any other way i can do the course or are you able to put me in contact with someone who can help me achieve my goal DION

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Dion I am checking with the IRB to see what options there are. I will write an answer as soon as possible. Simon

Simon JonesCoach, England

Dion, unless the NZ Union run the IRB 7's courses you have little in the way of alternatives. I am sorry and hope that soon there will be an opportunity for you in NZ. Simon

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