Part of the reason for 6to4's high profile is that its authors are two IETF heavyweights: Brian Carpenter, head of the Internet Architecture Board, and Applications Area Director Keith Moore.

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Among the absentees for the winners were regulars Keith Mason and Scott Moore who were dropped due to breaches of club discipline.

BBC: Huddersfield 48-16 Wigan