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Foul play: Nelson Mandela guard says 1995 All Blacks were poisoned ahead of World Cup loss to Springboks
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All Blacks 'were poisoned before 1995 World Cup final
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All Blacks deliberately 'poisoned' at 1995 Rugby World Cup, says Nelson Mandela's bodyguard - NZ Herald
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