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Clermont's John Smit celebrates his victory during the French Top 14 rugby union match Toulouse vs Clermont-Ferrand at the Stadium in Toulouse, France on April 19, 2008. Clermont put themselves in pole
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Toulouse's Vincent Clerc during the French Top 14 rugby union match Toulouse vs Clermont-Ferrand at the Stadium in Toulouse, France on April 19, 2008. Clermont put themselves in pole position to finish
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