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Why is there no rugby culture in Germany? sits in International Rugby because international rugby shapes selection debates, union strategy, player pathways and the fixtures that define each Test cycle. The important part is not only the headline; it is what the story changes for teams, players, supporters and the next competitive decision.
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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts Readers reply: Why put solar panels on green space when we could put them over car parks? France and Italy play rugby to a very high standard, but Germany has no comparable rugby culture. Why? Tim Hare, by email Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com . A selection will be published next Sunday. Continue reading...
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