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Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts
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An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch watching.
- An athlete who can run, pass and kick only with the help of painkillers is enjoying a more enhanced performance than if he was lying on his couch watching.
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- Anaesthetics over aesthetics: welcome to rugby league’s painkiller knockouts
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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