And as workers go on overtime for frenetic, last minute preparations, Italy is grooming, perhaps, another Alberto Tomba.

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Usually the day before a race I'm involved in activation work with both the boys and the girls so that's any soft tissue work, joint manipulation or release and any last minute preparations for the race.

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Despite just such a happening on Friday, the world's No. 2 golfer matched the low round of the day with a 5-under par 67 and moved within three shots of leader Billy Horschel, continuing his last-minute preparations for next week's Masters.

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The South African-born prop has been tantalisingly close to the action so far as Wales' 23rd man - going through match preparations in case of last-minute injuries.

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Preparations, soldiers packing trucks, lots of last-minute details.

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