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Pdf legacy sir gordon tietjens download full pdf book. His many accolades place him alongside the likes of fred allen, brian lochore, graham henry and steve hansen. Sir gordon tietjens is rightly regarded as the greatest sevens coach in history. Background sir gordon tietjens knzm sir gordon tietjens has coached the all blacks sevens at more than 100 international sevens tournaments since taking over the side in 1994. His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two rugby world cup sevens titles and four commonwealth games gold medals easily place him alongside other legendary leaders like lochore.
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