Speaking on the release of plans for a new 24-team cup featuring teams from the Celtic nations, South Africa and Italy, Jordan said it was exciting.

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The other players released to play for their clubs in the EDF Energy Cup this weekend were Gloucester centre Olly Barkley, Leicester trio George Chuter, Jordan Crane and Dan Hipkiss, London Irish duo Shane Geraghty and Peter Richards, and Wasps prop Tim Payne.

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During the playoffs, even the Michael Jordan statue had a Blackhawks uniform on. (Laughter.) After this team won the Stanley Cup, 2 million people lined Michigan Avenue to see the victory parade go by.

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