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Conor O'Shea
Athlete
Conor O'Shea is the Rugby Football Union director of performance.
Notable Quotes
"You don't want them looking for a job going into [a World Cup]."View Story →
"I see in Steve someone who bleeds England, and wants England to succeed more than anything you can imagine."View Story →
"It is something done not just for England, but for English rugby."View Story →
"You don't want the coaches looking for a job going into tournament."View Story →
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