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Exclusive interview: England's pugnacious prop Ellis Genge is winning his fight against rugby snobbery
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Six Nations: England's Ellis Genge training as Ollie Lawrence nears comeback but Marcus Smith 'may not return' | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports
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Ellis Genge goes from “mad dog” to England captain as he takes role after Owen Farrell axe - Mirror Online
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Ellis Genge: England prop tests positive for Covid-19 on eve of Australia Test | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports
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Six Nations: England name unchanged XV for first time since 2019 as Ellis Genge returns to bench vs Wales | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports
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Six Nations: Ellis Genge hails England team-mates for not buckling under Wales pressure | The Independent
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Ellis Genge: Charting prop's journey from 'mad-dog' teen to England captain in Six Nations | Evening Standard
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Ellis Genge: Charting prop's journey from 'mad-dog' teen to England captain in Six Nations | Evening Standard
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Ellis Genge aims to leave Leicester on top after 'biggest game' of his career | Leicester | The Guardian
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I could be related to Muhammad Ali, thought football was s*** and once saved a player's life while playing for England | talkSPORT
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