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This week we speak to a man who played for British & Irish Lions, won Grand Slams with England and was the body double for Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, Martin Bayfield. We talk about his life in the wizarding world, almost landing the role of Darth Vader, and even some rugby too, from the legendary 90s England team to the heartbreak of retirement. This is his Rugby Life.
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