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'I was recovering from a few beers when Steve Borthwick rang and told me to get to camp that night!': Gloucester star CHARLIE ATKINSON on their flying start, his England call-up and a full circle moment with George Ford

Daily Mail 1 min read 3 hours ago

Last Sunday evening, Charlie Atkinson was nestled into his sofa as he celebrated beating Bath. Head still a touch fuzzy, recovery was the order of the day. Then the phone rang.
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