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Tragic Connection Brings British and Irish Lions to Maitland Gravesite

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The tragic story of the Lions' first-ever captain has a surprising link to the Maitland Rugby Club in New South Wales, which has preserved his legacy for 137 years.

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Tragic connection brings British and Irish Lions to Maitland gravesite

The tragic story of the Lions' first-ever captain has a surprising link to the Maitland Rugby Club in New South Wales, which has preserved his legacy for 137 years.

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British Lions honour original skipper Robert Seddon, who died in 1888 in Maitland

British Lions honour original skipper Robert Seddon in Maitland.

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