Kerry still won, but only by six points, as Edwards made a late charge.

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But Jones hit back with two more penalties to cut the gap to seven points and an interception and charge for the line by giant lock Alun-Wyn Jones briefly raised home hopes.

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In addition, she rejected the allegation that her department had influenced the decisions made by the company in charge of the contract - Hibernia - of where to place the points of presence.

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He owned it from the very beginning: taking charge, challenging every assertion made by his opponent, breaking the rules where necessary, making his points clearly and forcefully.

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