The Premiership outfit, however, will have to be granted special dispensation for the tie to be played at their 13, 591-capacity Franklin's Gardens as European Rugby Cup regulations stipulate that knock-out stage venues must be able to accommodate a crowd of at least 15, 000.

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But Spencer still needed something special in the last to tie the gripping battle - and he produced it, guiding Inchnadamph to a stunning eight-length triumph.

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Appearing frail and in a white suit and tie, Ali was among a handful of dignitaries and other special guests who escorted the Olympic flag in the east London stadium.

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Romanian captain Gheorghe Hagi slapped in a special request to his team-mates ahead of Romania's victory over England that booked their quarter final tie with Italy on Saturday.

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