Grand Slammers

Grand Slammers

Grand Slammers

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Grand Slammers

2023- 2023

1 Seasons

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Overview

England's Rugby World Cup-winning legends have come together after 20 years to take on a unique challenge behind the walls of a jail - using the power of sport to turn around prisoners' lives.

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Mike Tindall

Mike Tindall

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