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Since when are France, Argentina, Italy or Japan part of the commonwealth ?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Guest @ Nov 16 2006, 11:09 AM) [snapback]267243[/snapback]</div>

Since when are France, Argentina, Italy or Japan part of the commonwealth ?
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Rugby is played in many countries, not just commonwealth. The rugby world cup is a major world sporting event

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Guest @ Nov 16 2006, 11:09 AM) [snapback]267243[/snapback]</div>

Since when are France, Argentina, Italy or Japan part of the commonwealth ?
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Since rugby originated in England, and is far more popular in Commonwealth nations than in those countries, the comment regarding the Commonwealth is more than valid.

Although they DO play rugby, the numbers playing "soccer" in those countries are orders of magnitude greater... :bleh: