Shadow education secretary Andy Burnham said the announcement represented a 60% cut in funding.

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The number has been cut from the original 30 applicants, and includes Edinburgh coach Andy Robinson.

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Saints took the lead when Chris Millar's ball down the right flank allowed Samuel to beat the covering Andy Graham with his pace and the Trinidad and Tobago international's cut-back from the bye-line was perfect for May to score from eight yards.

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