In the entertainment business since 2025. Join Ospreys fans Squidge Rugby's Robbie Owen, Wales' Journalist of the Year 2027 Iestyn Thomas, displaced King of the East Stand James Rees and a cornucopia of guests as they break down, build up and generally wax lyrical on Tipuric, Tandy, Toby and all things surrounding Wales' most successful region. #GoodPlayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast by the fans and for the fans of the Ospreys region. Chatting with fans. Coaches and players - quite often arguing with those from other regions.
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Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans
Dive into the vibrant world of Welsh rugby with The Attacking Scrum podcast, where the passion of Welsh fans comes to life. Experience the excitement of Welsh rugby matches, including the intense battles of the Six Nations, the thrill of the Autumn Internationals, the global spectacle of the Rugby World Cup, the pride of the British and Irish Lions tour, and the fierce competition of the United Rugby Championship. At The Attacking Scrum, we celebrate the spirit of Wales rugby, covering every ...
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The Ospreys season is over. Robbie, James & Iestyn are joined by Josh Gardner from the Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast to look back on a weird, up and down year, review the events, reflect from a distance, and name our player & moments of the season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Scarlets Show Pride, Hendrikse Winks & WRU Chaos Continues
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1:19:04Guests: Christian (Welsh Sports Channel), Iestyn Thomas (journalist) The boys are back to pick through a busy weekend of Welsh rugby. This week: 🟥 Scarlets’ gutsy showing in defeat to Leinster – signs of fight amid the gloom? 😉 Jayden Hendrikse’s cheeky wink – disrespectful or just part of the game? 🔁 All the latest transfer news from across the We…
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Grant, Jack and Josh join Nick meet up for the final show of the 24/25 season and reflect on an eventful season on and off the pitch before announcing the much anticipated Eyrie Awards! #Walesrugby #Welshrugby #WRU #URC #Ospreys #RugbyUnion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Past, Present and Future | PRA, South Africa, and what next?
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1:50:43After a few weeks away, we're finally back to catch up, looking both back and forward. We review the end to a weird season, break down the PRA shenanigans and what they mean, look forward to next year, cheer on Wales' newest call-ups, and celebrate a very special anniversary today... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Zach, Grand and Jack look through a turbulent weekend of welsh rugby, politics and discuss what is going on behind the scenes to the best of their knowledge. They also look back at the Lions game and have a look through the Wales squad for the Japan tour. Check out Grant's fundraser for OSPREYS IN THE COMMUNITY. Here’s hisJustGiving page, if you’d …
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“Revolution, Not Evolution”: Is Welsh Rugby at Breaking Point?
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1:09:44Welsh rugby faces renewed turmoil as Scarlets and Ospreys reject the WRU’s new Professional Rugby Agreement, sparking fears of regional collapse. With communities, players, and sponsors caught in the fallout, questions are growing over the sport’s long-term viability. Author Seimon Thomas breaks down the latest developments and explores whether rad…
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Zach, Jack and Grant discuss the Osprey's decision to not sign the PRA agreement on time, and the mess surrounding the situation, look back at the Sharks game and theorise about beating the Lions again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Farrell’s Lions, WRU Fallout & Scarlets Rising
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1:08:12Host Ged is joined by journalist Iestyn Thomas and fan favourite Mighty Murph to unpack a big week in rugby. The panel reacts to Andy Farrell’s Lions squad announcement , who earned their ticket to Australia, and who’s unlucky to miss out? Off the field, tensions escalate as the WRU clashes with the Scarlets and Ospreys over a controversial funding…
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With Jac Morgan's anxious wait for a Lions place approaching it's final hours, we discuss the upcoming game against the Sharks, break a transfer rumour, and dive into the new PRA developments, what the squad would buy in CEX, whether Northampton Saints can inspire us higher, and perhaps, maybe, that squad Jac & Dewi will be anxiously eyeing up tomo…
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Zach, Josh and Grant Look forward to the Ospreys trip to South Africa, evaluate their playoff hopes and take a guess at who will relish the oppurtunity of dry tracks and low expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Picking the 2025 Lions: Bolters, Captains & Not Many Welshmen
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1:26:51In this special episode of the podcast, co-hosts Ged, Christian and Oli dive deep into their selections for the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. With Six Nations form fresh in the mind, they debate the biggest selection headaches . Is there still room for Owen Farrell in red? Could Henry Pollock be the ultimate bolter? Who will A…
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The 2025/26 Squad Deep Dive & Dragons (H) Review
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1:39:48With the season's end neigh, we review the final home game of the term and dive deep into the Ospreys 2025/26 squad- Who is under contract, who is out of contract, who should we sign, where do we need to reinforce? The answer, obviously, involved Mat Protheroe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nick, Josh and Grant look back on a comprehensive win against the Dragons. After the completion of the Osprey home games for the season we take a look at the data and urge fans to take the opportunity to watch this team at home next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Dave Reddin, Rising Welsh Coaches, and a Good Week for the Regions
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1:12:10In this week’s episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by fan favourite Might Murph, taking a rare break from gatecrashing hospitality boxes to tackle another massive week in Welsh rugby. They dive into the WRU’s appointment of Dave Reddin as Director of Rugby, is he the man to finally deliver change? They also explore the rising stock of Wel…
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Happy International Second Row Day! | Dragons (H) Preview
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1:30:03With a game against the Dragons on the horizon and chance to scrape the season back up, Robbie & James pay tribute to Dan Lydiate, wave goodbye to Adam Beard, herald new signing Ryan Smith, and chat Jason Tovey, Stuart Lancaster's LinkedIn, Tavis Knoyle's appearances on Jonathan, and much more beside... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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The boys pick the bones out of the details released about their new eyrie at St Helen’s. #Ospreys #Welshrugby #URC #StHelens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Is Steve Tandy the Answer? And Is a Franchised Premiership the End of Anglo-Welsh Hopes?
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58:13In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged sits down with Telegraph rugby journalist Charlie Morgan to unpack the growing rumours around Steve Tandy becoming Wales’ next head coach. Is he the right choice to rebuild the national side? Then the conversation shifts to the looming transformation of English club rugby into a franchised Premiership. Wi…
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Judgement Day and unfortunately another loss!
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31:20Hoping to turn things around in the final home game of the season against the Dragons. Jack, Josh, Grant and Nick look back at Judgement Day loss and hopes now for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Jack, Grant and Nick come together to pick the bones out of another European quarter final loss and also look ahead to a Judgement Day clash with Cardiff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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From the bowels of the Swansea.com, we review the Lyon game, and the closure of our European campaign... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With a European quarter-final (And another event alongside!) just days away, we dig into our opposition, Lyon, what to expect, what they're like, both of our past encounters, and more besides. Rugby!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cardiff Rugby in Crisis: What Administration Means
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1:01:22In this must-listen episode of The Attacking Scrum, host Ged is joined by author and rugby historian Seimon Williams to react to the breaking news that Cardiff Rugby is going into administration. What does this financial meltdown mean for the club, the capital, and the wider landscape of Welsh rugby? The pair also delve into the expected appointmen…
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Zach, Nick, Josh and Grant are joined by Jack to talk through a comprehensive victory against the Scarlets, look back at Dan Biggar's career and look ahead to Lyon this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Quarters here we come! | Ospreys 36-14 Scarlets
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35:41From deep within the Swansea.com Stadium, Robbie and James review the triumphant win over the Scarlets in the Challenge Cup Round of 16... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retro Match Review: Ospreys 50-24 Scarlets (2006)
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22:37With the Ospreys and Scarlets both gunning for silverware later today, we dig into the day, almost 20 years ago, a faltering Ospreys team put their season back on track with a record win over the Scarlets... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retro Match Review: Scarlets 26-27 Ospreys (2015)
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18:53With mere hours remaining before the huge knock-out game against the Scarlets, we review another classic clash. This time, The Dmitri Arhip Game-Winning Linebreak Game, as the Ospreys round out a tight encounter at Parc y Scarlets... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retro Match Review: Ospreys 27-19 Scarlets (2010)
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21:47Tooommmmmyyyyyyyyyy Bowwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeee!! Ahead of the massive Round of Sixteen game against the Scarlets this weekend, we look back on the first of three vintage Scarlets clashes, as an intercept by Tommy Bowe put the Ospreys on their way to a league title in 2010... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Scarlets to the left of me, Scarlets to my right
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1:39:06Scarlets left, right and centre as we review the game at Parc y Scarlets and build up to the huge Round of 16 game at the Swansea.com this Sunday. Plus! Some transfer rumours, injury news, and we exercise the demon of a loss that's haunted us for many years... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Zach, Nick, Josh and Grant react to the rumour mill around the Ospreys this week, despair at the thoughts of a scarlets victory and get excited about this weekend's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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The Big Scarlets Preview (URC Edition)
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1:56:01With one of the most stressful, exciting weeks in Ospreys history on the horizon, we dig deep into the Scarlets double header, preview the game this weekend, look back on a win at Stradey in years gone by, and ask the big bad question: Could Adam Beard somehow stay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Zach, Grant, Nick and Josh discuss the details on our new home, look back at the Connacht Game and chat about this weekends trip to the Scarlets - it is going to be awesome so get your tickets now. #Ospreys #Welshrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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The Future of Welsh Rugby: WRU Accountability, Regional Strategy & URC Round-Up
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1:28:56In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged welcomes rugby author Seimon Williams to break down the latest developments in Welsh rugby following WRU CEO Abi Tierney’s candid admission of responsibility for the national team’s decline. We discuss the future of the four Welsh regions, the search for a new Director of Rugby, and what’s needed to rebui…
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We survived the Connacht game and podded to tell the story. James, Robbie & Iestyn relive and dissect what was ultimately a bonus point win at home, yet decided in the most stressful way imaginable. May contain lengthy Adam Beard praise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With real rugby back on the horizon, James and Robbie are joined by Rhod from the Black Feather podcast to preview the Connacht game, discuss three new contracts, deep dive the squad's fitness and freshness as we enter the back-half of the season, and look back at Jerry Collins' debut many years ago... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Zach, Nick, Josh and Grant do their best to avoid discussing last Saturday - focussing instead on the Under 20's on Friday and then look ahead to the Connacht game and the chances of salvaging Welsh pride. #Welshrugby #WalesRugby #Ospreys #URC #OspvCon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Guinness Six Nations: A New Low (another one)
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1:30:53In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by Christian and The Mighty Murph to dissect Wales’ heaviest-ever Six Nations defeat. Where does Welsh rugby go from here? Could Scott Johnson really take over as Director of Rugby? And is Shaun Edwards the answer as Head Coach? Plus, on a lighter note, Murph shares the unbelievable story of how…
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Guinness Six Nations: Wales' Fightback, England Clash & Six Nations Drama
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1:43:37In this episode of The Attacking Scrum, Ged is joined by Christian from the Welsh Sports Channel to break down a thrilling weekend of Six Nations rugby. We review Wales' late fightback in their loss to Scotland, preview their must-win clash against England in Cardiff, and assess the title race after France stunned Ireland and England kept their hop…
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Three contestants. Forty-five players to select. All of Ospreys history up for grabs. With the Birds on a break, we played the game about to sweep the nation: The Ospreys Rugby Draft. Who compiles the strongest XV? Who comes out happiest? Who gets Josh Matavesi? There's only one way to find out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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Nick sits down with Richie Pugh, current Wales U18's Head coach and U20's skills coach to discuss his journey from Bishop Gore school, through the Ospreys, into International 7's and then into coaching - a long and fascinating career as well as some great hair styles! #Ospreys #Wales #Pathway #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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Five tries at Scotsoun and Jack to the rescue! Josh and Nick are joined by Grant from the Osprey Supporters Club to reflect on a famous win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Guinness Six Nations: Wales’ Edinburgh Trip, Sherratt’s Strategy & URC Action
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1:11:41On this week’s episode of The Attacking Scrum Podcast, Mighty Murph and Iestyn Thomas join us to preview Wales’ game against Scotland and the potential changes Matt Sherratt could make. We also preview the highly anticipated Ireland vs. France clash in the Six Nations, and look back at the action in the URC, including the Ospreys’ sensational victo…
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HAPPY ST DAVIDS DAY | Glasgow 31-32 Ospreys
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1:04:37WHAT A WIN! Just an hour after the most dramatic game of the URC season and one of the greatest Ospreys wins in memory, we hopped right on to chat about the game and try to work out how on Earth that just happened... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mad about the Waisea | Glasgow (A) Preview
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1:45:32With Glasgow coming up, we preview the game, answer some audience questions, look back on a Dan Biggar masterclass from 2009, revisit signings from years gone by, and discuss the Ospreys signing both the current Fiji captain and one Ms Bridget Jones... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nick and Zach review the weekends winning fixtures, the news in Ospreylia and look forward to Glasgow away. #Ospreys #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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Guinness Six Nations: Wales Show Signs of Life, but Reality Bites
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1:34:48Wales showed real fight against Ireland, but is this a turning point or another false dawn? In this episode of Attacking Scrum, we break down the positives from Cardiff, Matt Sherratt’s influence, and the big selection calls that made a difference. Plus, we review England’s dramatic win over Scotland – what went wrong for the Scots, and what does i…
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So Close Yet So Far | with Evardi Boshoff
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1:11:42We're back! The pod is joined by Ospreys centre Evardi Boshoff to talk his rugby journey, settling into Wales, the season so far and much more besides, whilst we review the agonisingly close loss to Leinster last Friday night... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guinness Six Nations: Previewing Matt Sherratt’s First Game in Charge & Gatland’s Departure Fallout
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1:16:43This week on The Attacking Scrum podcast, Ged is joined by Murph to preview Matt Sherratt’s first game in charge of Wales. With Sherratt taking the reins, we discuss the likely team selection, key players to watch, and what to expect from the new coaching setup. The episode also delves into the fallout from Warren Gatland’s departure, exploring the…
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Zach, Josh and Nick look back at the week in Welsh rugby, start Harri Deaves' political career and talk through potential signings for the Ospreys. #Ospreys #Welshrugby #Walesrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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With the PROPER RUGBY just 24 hours away, Robbie, James & Iestyn return to Ospreys Pod Duty! We preview the Leinster match, reflect on Jack Walsh's greatest moments with the Ospreys as he approached 50 games, discuss some updates on various players called Owen W, dissect the WRU's new PRA deal, and reflect on a Friday night win over Leinster from y…
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Zach and Josh have a look back through one of the quieter weeks in Welsh rugby and look forward gleefully to the matchup against Leinster this weekend. #OspvLei #Ospreys #WelshRugby #Walesrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lee Griffiths
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