Instagram 📸: @drew_mitchell
Sydney, New South Wales
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So it's my turn to call time on my rugby career!
I've been very lucky to have had the experiences I've had in our great game.
Thank you
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YOU are in a fight that YOU chose to be in after YOU broke the terms of YOUR contract, the kids below are in a fight they NEVER wanted to be in & yet YOU think YOU deserve donations more than they do??!!
It’s no longer about religion, it’s about YOU and YOUR greed.
@IzzyFolau 🤦🏼♂️
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A total of $765k was donated to @IzzyFolau’s @gofundme page..
That amount is set to be refunded to all those who donated.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if everyone decided to re-donate their pledges towards other peoples pages who are in a fight of their life?!
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Ok!! It’s time to pay my debts!!
Congratulations @JoeMarler on your winning bet & the @EnglandRugby for squaring up the series.
“No half hearted shit!”
Well I trust this means we are all square??
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Met my mate @giteau_rugby in Dublin, so of course we had to try the Guinness challenge.
1st sip must settle between the Guinness lettering.. To be fair, he was never going to win because I wanted it more!!
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Ok @kurtley_beale !!
What does Y - E - S spell?
“Yes”
Ok, what does E - Y - E - S spell?
*his answer*
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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I can’t understand the uproar over the @Springboks 7-1 bench!!
Ppl are only complaining because it worked.. If it back-fired, nobody would be saying it’s against the spirit of the game..
You play to your strengths, SA did that!!
Find a way to beat it, not complain..
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Did I walk..... YES
Did I chafe.... YES
Did I doubt myself.... YES
Did I want to quit...... YES
BUT
Did I finish...... HELL YES
#NYCMarathon
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When @JonnyWilkinson invites you to dinner, you dress up!!
And fail to send him the memo 😂😂
@giteau_rugby
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The boys have gone and done it!!
Put some respect on the @wallabies name!!
22 points done to the world number 1, then 38 unanswered points..
James O’Connor, welcome back!!
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Surely that kick gets @QuadeCooper his Australian citizenship??!!
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Not many agreeing with you here @CliveWoodward !
I think the finger is missing the pulse on this one..
Every fan I have read & heard from loved it & i’ve never heard a player talk negatively of their time in the treasured @Barbarian_FC jersey!!
#BaaBaasMustStay nitter.app/clivewoodward/status/1…
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This type of carry on from @mouradrct won’t exactly entice other players to play for @RCTofficiel ..
Business or not you just don’t treat ppl like this.
Good luck wherever you play next bro! @juliansavea7
skysports.tv/oKKn3P
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I’m getting plenty of calls from @giteau_rugby & @AdamCoopy about having one ‘Last Dance’!!!
Because I don’t like to let my mates down.......
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2018 vs 2019
When words & actions aren’t aligned....
The fact @RugbyAU intend to terminate @IzzyFolau contract would suggest it’s become untenable.
I would hate to think Izzy is a liar because we know what happens to them..
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It’s a tradition the Welsh do with their debutants, make them sing a song at the post game once presented with their caps..
Any opposition debutants are encouraged to do the same.
How good is rugby?! Love this
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ALLEZ TOULON!!!
Rouge et noir!! HUGE win by my @RCTofficiel boys over @StadeToulousain at the Velodrome!
Felicitations!! @Serin_Baptiste with the big play to win it! 👏🏼👏🏼
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Shop attendant: Name please?
Me: Drew Mitchell
Shop attendant:(shocked face 😳)
Oh you must’ve stopped training, you’re looking a little round!!
Me: That’s not a nice way to speak to your customers!!
Me: (searches for quick fix diet to mend my broken heart 💔)
#FatShamed
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If @wallabies lose next week, I’ll wear an England jersey on top, @BudgySmuggler on the bottoms and belting out ‘God save our Queen’ up Caxton street.
May the worst man embarrass themselves haha
Loser walks down street, opposition jersey on top, budgies on bottom, singing opposition national anthem….. full blast, no half hearted shit?
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So retirement didn't last long!!
Bit of 10's in Ibiza with the Beverly Hills Rugby Club.. How could I honestly say no to that??!!
🏆🏉🍾
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Hey @GameOfThrones,
Could you please ensure all battles in the remaining episodes are fought in daylight please?
Otherwise, keep doing what you’re doing. 👌🏽
Yours truly,
Drew Mitchell
First of his name, rightful King of the Iron Throne.
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The hair was a nice touch, but the way you played would've made JC even prouder!!
Rest easy Jerry
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Rugby aside, @CLealiifano is a human being of the highest quality!!
I genuinely got choked up watching this. Keep leading the way for all of us mate..
Thank you 🙏🏼
What an inspiration!
A remarkable journey of @CLealiifano, in his own words. He talks about his childhood, coping with the loss of his father, the challenges he’s faced in his rugby career to date and his successful battle with leukaemia.
piped.video/mR2C4Wbi9TY
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I just can’t get my head around our thirst to chop @BenSimmons25 down at what seems to be every opportunity possible in the past couple of weeks.
Most of which are based on misguided facts that are forming a negative image for a HOME GROWN world class athlete..
Get around him!
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Great last test from our @wallabies for 2024!
Huge from the boys! A lot to like under Schmidt!
Beat Eng by 5 ✅
Beat Wal by 32 ✅
Loss to Sco by 14
Loss to Ire by 3
Perhaps these home nations arent as good as they think they are?! 🎣
See you for the Lions in Aus next year🦁🦘
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Today!! I had the privilege of giving @AdamCoopy away to Anna..
What huge honour, thank you
🙏🏼👰🏼🤴🏼
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Time for me to say goodbye to France 🇫🇷
&
See you again very soon to @giteau_rugby @beeanchor84 Levi & Kai..🇯🇵
♥️♥️♥️♥️
Merci beaucoup x
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It’s been 6 longs years but….. Toulon.. I’m coming home!!
See you soon🇫🇷
Allez Toulon!!
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All this chat about poaching League players for the @wallabies for our home World Cup in 2027??!! 🤯
So we are happy enough to reward players playing a different sport but not those who play abroad after going through our pathways & representing our Clubs, States & Country.
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The Over 35’s getting it done this morning in Coogee!!
I’m thinking we should all play one last season together somewhere.... thoughts fellas? @giteau_rugby @AdamCoopy
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Happy Rugby World Cup day!!
All the very best to every team competing. May we see an abundance of spectacular rugby & no major injuries for anyone..
This is going to be like unwrapping your favourite present for 7 weeks!!
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I've decided to go on a health & well-being trip for 5 days..
Bit of Yoga & meditation, that type of thing..
It's in Ibiza 😱🤸🏼♂️🥒🥝🥑🚤🏝😂
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Perhaps I should’ve had some more sleep.. 🙈
Apologies for my swearing.. a tad emotional 😬
Just want to see the boys do well..
All that been said, I still believe in our men this weekend against Wales!!
#AllezWallabies
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Remember when Bancroft & the @CricketAus players tried to ‘out’ @jbairstow21 in the ashes for an ‘alleged’ headbutt..
Seems ironic they sit on their high horse when they have the capacity to CHEAT!
Australians DO NOT cheat!
Stand down immediately!
#ThatsNotCricket
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All in favour of a ‘hands on heads’ until @WorldRugby can sort their shit out?
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Thank you to every Australian around the world for your support, it was incredible throughout the tournament!!
Congrats to @AllBlacks 👏👏
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This week is my last Pro-Rugby training week..Ever
Time to enjoy & take in all that I've hated about rugby, the training 😂
#Top14FinalWeek
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Classy response mate!!
@juliansavea7
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Putting all the negativity behind me and heading into this week with a positive attitude🤘🏾whether I am welcomed or not I am still contracted to my team and I will continue to train week in and week out with my brothers #endofstory #letsmoveon
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Qtr final day at Mayol!
We win, we progress to the semi.
We lose, we are out & my career is done.
Losing is not an option
#AllezToulon🔴⚫️
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I can’t wait for Michael Cheika’s post game interview!!
#Spicy 🌶🌶🌶
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I thought Wayne Barnes had a great game in last nights #BledisloeCup with the whistle.
He spoke to the players and his fellow officials with clarity and certainty and the game certainly flowed.
Well played sir!
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Where does Hugh Hefner go now?
He's been in heaven for the past 91 years..
#BunnyBoss #Cloud91
#RIP🐱
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Wow!!
We’ve waited a long time for this..
So pumped to see our @wallabies take on @fijirugby on Saturday..
I’m 💯% behind our men in Gold but would you take a look at this Fijian backline..
Absolute 🔥🔥🔥
Wallabies by 15
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Eddie brushed us, said we were done!!
Rude!
So instead, we’ve answered @miketindall13 call and we are starting the @GoodBadRugbyAus !!
First ep out next week!!
@AdamCoopy @giteau_rugby
Who do you want to see as a guest??
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Call me old school, a traditionalist or an asshole, but I don’t think ‘Breaking’ has a place at the Olympics….
It has a place, but the Olympics ain’t it..
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Whoever is in charge of the Sevens coverage, please pack up the Spider-Cam for the remaining men’s & women’s matches.
It’s a rubbish angle & you cant see anything that’s happening in the breakdown contest.
Just because you have the toys doesnt mean you have to play with them.🙏🏼
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Mum & Dad just touched down in Nice🛬
Dad calls me..1st question➡️
"Any cold beers in your fridge?"
How dare he ask😳
Of course there is!
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Wow!!
5yrs ago with my brothers from France & all around the world.. all representing one jersey.... @RCTofficiel ..
I miss Toulon and the fans..
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Not a bad shift mate! Catch up soon for a drink.. You bring the cups, we all know you have enough 🏆 🤣🤣
@DanCarter
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Watching this Anzac league game..
Surely Union need to do a one off ANZAC v British Irish Lions or World XV game at prime time.. Would fill 80 000 at Olympic park easily..
Every player would love it, every fan would love it..
Let’s make it happen!!
Anyone agree??
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Nope!! Haven’t seen him..
Cc @JoeMarler
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What an incredible insight inside the hidden struggles of one of the greats of our game, @JonnyWilkinson !!
Continues to be a great example for everyone, sporting or otherwise..
Time to throw that sweaty old rugby shirt in the bin J-Bear..
shr.gs/GFBDPXj
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Personally I think the @qantaswallabies should have the indigenous design etched into the wallaby fabric permanently in gold.
Then in certain test matches we see it more pronounced with the green colouring.
What does everyone think?
#StrongerAsOne
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Just had an interesting call from some French 'guy' asking if I could play for France!! 🤔
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So an average Brisbane Broncos crowd is 33k and an international game between Australia (1) vs Tonga (5) gets 30k.
Compare that to Springboks (1 at the time of game) vs Wallabies (9) got 44k at the same venue 🤔
Let’s not be so quick to throw stones!
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Watching ‘The Last Dance’ & how Jordan told teammates not to pass the ball to a particular player on their team😳
@giteau_rugby told everyone in the @westernforce backline not to pass it to me during my debut 😥
(In his defence, I had dropped the ball 12 times at that point)🤣
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Some game that was!!
For both teams to go 34 phases after the 80 min mark is just new levels!!
Congrats to New Zealand. Shows how much value there is in players who have been in big games many times before..
Early call I know, but they’re my faves to win it!
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From a former teammate, a former wallaby but most importantly a current member of society, these are a few of my thoughts on the latest events instigated by @IzzyFolau & his social media posts..
Be kind to one another ❤️
foxsports.com.au/rugby/walla…
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Hey mate! In no way did I mean for that to come across as condescending whatsoever. I love what you and the team are doing and thoroughly deserved to win.
It was more about your point in the press conference in the resources both unions have at their disposal.
❤️
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I love watching @Barbarian_FC play, they already have their hands on their knees after just 12mins..
I like that because it means they’ve had a crack during the week
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21-🍩 after 12 mins 😳
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The @ChampionsCup produces many special moments like these that wont ever be forgotten!
@RCTofficiel
#AllezToulon 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️
#Merci #BonneChance
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So, all I’m hearing is that relations between Australia and France are fractured, strained…
I LOVE the French!! The people, the place, the culture…. EVERYTHING!!
@ScottMorrisonMP, let me know if you need @giteau_rugby & I to rebuild relations..
#DiplomaticImmunity
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Drove 3hrs to catch up with @giteau_rugby & he tries to convince me to make a comeback!!
He smashed me 🏋🏼
Now I'm smashing him 🍻🍺
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Habbsy!! What a pleasure it was to not only play against you, to play alongside you but to also get to know you off the field.
One of the greats of our game but also a genuinely good bloke!
Catch you soon mate, I’ll have a beer and you can have your standard Malibu pineapple 😂
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A strong, united response from our professional female rugby players over the weekend..
They need to be heard, to be seen and ultimately, valued.
@RugbyAU officials should treat this as a priority..
#TogetherAsOne
Below is what many players posted..
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Can’t overstate how fun it was playing with these guys!! Great team, better teammates!!
Allez @RCTofficiel
Allez @RCTofficiel c’est le moment de nous annoncer le retour des Galactiques ❤️🖤 #RCT2014
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Congrats to Juan Smith on calling time on a HUGE career.
I had so much respect playing against him but gained so much more playing with him!
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One thing we learnt very quickly at Toulon was that nothing was EVER Jonny’s fault 🤣🤣
Jonny ‘The Golden Child’ Wilkinson 🏆 is the guest on the show this week & we learnt even when he threw intercepts it wasn’t his fault 😂
Drew & Gits share a classic story from their time playing with him in Toulon.
Full episode here - piped.video/watch?v=CFV6ZB7Y…
#TheKOKOShow
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Rugby World Cup 2023
What a crazy experience it was!! 2 months on the road, 1 suitcase, many hotels and memories which I’ll have forever..
Great to meet many new people, catch up with old friends, all coming together through the common thread of rugby..
See you in 2027!!
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A few are quick to condemn @AdamCoopy selection in the @qantaswallabies!
We all talk about the spring tour being a chance to see if a young guy is up to it, why can it not be used to see if a 116 test cap player is still up to it?
Judge him on his performance not his age..
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What do we think of this one boys??
@AndyGoode10 @jimhamilton4
Strap yourselves in people, it’s going to be a confusing #RWC2019
Over to you @WorldRugby
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Hey @DanCarter, so we play you in the qtrs hey??
Let's put a wager on it!!
Loser has to swap wages for 1 Month!!
#YouWont
#AlwaysWinning
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Spread a little love evwryone!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
WATCH | Wallabies great @drew_mitchell has an important message for rugby fans in light of the hateful comments from #IsraelFolau
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What a test!We rode every emotion throughout the last bledisloe with the @qantaswallabies
Show me how you support our team🇦🇺
#ShowMySupport
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Always good having @DanCarter in the hood!
@AdamCoopy thought he’d wear one of DC’s old jerseys!! 🤦🏼♂️
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So @QuadeCooper & #Frisby have been told to explore options (most likely overseas) 🤔
We bang on about players leaving for $$ & opportunity but when clubs force their hand we say nothing?? 🤷🏼♂️
We don't have the luxury of depth to ask 2 experienced players to move on IMO
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Thanks @rugbyworldcup for the memories.. looking forward to our @qantaswallabies creating new ones in Japan this year..
#RWC2019
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How good is this!!
I needed these my entire career.. With only 10% vision in one eye & the other one fatiguing my technique of squinting to zoom in was questionable 😂😂
May have explained a few things 😬
Glasses are cool kids!! 🤓
NEWS | @ardiesavea will wear rugby goggles to protect his vision in the #RWC2019 match against Canada on Wednesday.
FULL STORY 👉🏽 bit.ly/ArdieGoggles
#NZLvCAN
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Does this mean we are breaking up??
Or are we strong enough to wrk through this? 💔😢
Je veux annoncer que à la fin de cette saison je vais partir pour jouer en Japon. Prendre cette… instagram.com/p/BP4UrYGjB6X/
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Why???
The scenes coming out of Nice are shocking!! There is too much hate in our world!
Time for leaders to lead!
#PrayForNice 🇫🇷
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Oh that was a fun one!!
We had tea and biscuits, then tucked one another into bed before midnight after that win!!
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I think the 2004 @giteau_rugby reminds me a lot of #JoeExotic
Get around it beef!!
#TigerKing 🐅 #Reow
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Sorry @WillGreenwood, @ChrisAshton1 is not the Mario Balotelli of Rugby...
He is the Luis Suarez!
There are just NO excuses 👎🏼
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Can’t wait to run out again for the @NSWWaratahs at the @BrisbaneTens
@kurtley_beale you gonna put me through a few holes or wah?
@Magicsteffo7 I’m coming after you babe! No kisses at the bottom of the rucks 😂
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