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How have Canada closed gap to world champions England?

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Forty-one matches, four years and one Rugby World Cup triumph - but England's unbeaten run is over. So how did Canada close the gap to the Red Roses?

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3d ago · BBC SportEngland's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada
2d ago · Sky SportsWilliams: England have a lot to work on
2d ago · Sky SportsEngland thumped by Tonga in World Cup opener
2d ago · BBC SportTonga stun England in World Cup opener

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