He recorded a sixth-round stoppage of Billy Smith to extend his 100% professional record to 17 victories.

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Ed Smith and Billy Godleman then shared a stand of 65 before the former fell, Middlesex finishing the day on 75-1.

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He has also worked in television and radio and most recently appeared alongside Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly and Pauline Collins in Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut Quartet.

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Former Rangers striker Billy Dodds pointed at manager Walter Smith's unfamiliar 3-4-3 formation as a crucial failing in what was a must-win game.

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The visitors hit back with four tries before the break via Matt Smith, Ben Youngs, Billy Twelvetrees and Tom Croft - Varndell claiming another in reply.

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True, in Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer and Cameron Smith they have three players with a good chance of being picked in the best ever Aussie line-up of all-time.

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The midfielder latched on to Billy Mehmet's lofted pass and, as Smith rushed off his line, Dorman's deft lob cleared the former Rangers stopper and bounced into the net.

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But Australia were ruthless as a Billy Slater hat-trick and Brett Morris, Jarryd Hayne and Cameron Smith touchdowns secured a comfortable win.

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Best performance by an actor in a drama motion picture: Crowe, Will Smith ("Ali"), Kevin Spacey ("The Shipping News"), Billy Bob Thornton ("The Man Who Wasn't There") and Denzel Washington ("Training Day").

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