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Published: 28 June, 2009, 12:34

Clermont vs. Toulouse at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. (AFP Photo / Jacques Demarthon)

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RT caught up with the President of the International Rugby Board Bernard Lepasset, who gave his views on the development of rugby in the world, and the chances of the game making the Olympics.

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