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Wednesday 01 November 1995 00:02 GMT

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Newport have signed Rod Snow, the Canadian World Cup prop. Snow comes on the recommendation of the Welsh club's Canadian stand-off, Gareth Rees.

Leinster will be without Neil Francis, the Irish lock, for their European Cup opener in Milan today. Francis has a calf injury, and 21-year-old Malcolm O'Kelly will take his place.

Swansea's 21-year-old newcomer, Gary Thomas, will play in their European Cup match against Munster at Thomond Park, Limerick, today. The Welsh Cup holders are missing five of their internationals, including Tony Clement, the captain, and scrum-half Robert Jones.

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