For Sony, victory this time around is a case of third time lucky because it has lost two previous format wars.

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And surely it will be third time lucky for this stylish batsman.

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The question is, will it be third time lucky for Jocky?

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But it was third time lucky for the Catalans when Touxagas strolled over unopposed on eight minutes after Stacey Jones's kick was easily patted back by Adam Mogg.

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Last night's gold was third time lucky for Laurence.

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The 20-year-old believes the squad will not feel any pressure from the burden of trying to make it third time lucky in the final after defeats to Cardiff Blues in 2009 and Northampton 12 months ago.

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It was third time lucky for Ness.

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Mittal has proved to be third-time lucky in his bid to enter Africa.

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Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez's team had time to launch a few balls into the Dutch box but van Marwijk's side survived and it is they who will go forward hoping it will be third-time lucky for them in a final following their defeats in 1974 and 1978.

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