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October 15, 2009

Thornton aims high with Arabian Gulf

http://ur7s.com/news/541/thornton_aims_high_with_arabian_gulf

The new Arabian Gulf Men’s Sevens coach, Shane ‘Junior’ Thornton, aims for top eight place at the upcoming Dubai Sevens, despite being drawn in the group of death.

Shield finalists last year, Arabian Gulf will face reigning IRB Sevens World Series champions South Africa, Sevens World Cup champions Wales and Australia in the pool matches of the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens Rugby tournament which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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