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James Smith: From National 2 rugby to social media stardom

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The Story of a Military Cadet in Northern Ireland

I was born in Harroford, registered in Swindon. My dad was in the Special Forces and I've seen some of my friends move back to the UK because it hasn't been what they want. More than two mates went for the Marines but one had nothing at all from the streets. Desperation is a big part of why I'm here now - working hard so I can establish myself as an Australian rugby player. It's actually got a lot to do with my success in Australia after going through like a five year visa battle.

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