They are making sure the operation does not fall apart, and are determined to pass control to Afghans as soon as possible.

BBC: Can the Afghan army take the lead in battle?

Dragons opposite number Fussell then tore the visitors' defence apart, pouncing on a beautifully weighted Thomas pass in midfield.

BBC: Dragons 23-0 Connacht

With bewitching movement, Hull had torn the Bradford defence apart and all Dykes needed to do was pass inside for Byrne to finish off a sensational try as the visitors took a 10-point lead into the break.

BBC: Bradford 16-22 Hull

Some roads will close in Newcastle as the two marches pass through the city from opposite directions, both finishing some distance apart at around 14:00 BST.

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