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Wheelchair rugby

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Japan's Daisuke Ikezaki, left, tries to get by Britain's David Anthony in their Wheelchair Rugby match during the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Friday.

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Parrot. I'm thinking Blue Macaw here.

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Japan won 51 - 39. Ikezaki was the top scorer for Japan with 24 and Japan is in the semi-finals. Next, Japan takes on Australia.

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Anthony is downright scary.

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How do you tackle?

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Wiki has a concise explanation of the system for guaging physical differences between competitors, but doesn't mention equipment. I suppose some chairs will be a little different according to maker, just like tennis raquets or bicycles, though I'm sure there are some constraints.

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INTENSE!

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Watching a full scrum pack down would be cool. They are all champions in my books!

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they dont call it murderball for nothing! it's hardcore!

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GO guys GO!

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How do you tackle?

you crash into them. then they have to pass.

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