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World Rugby faces backlash over smaller ball for WXV

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How many players have tried the current version of the size 4.5 ball and what is the breakdown of positive vs negative feedback?
What specific data will World Rugby collect from the WXV Global Series to evaluate the ball?
What are the exact costs for grassroots clubs to adopt the smaller ball?
Will the smaller ball be used in future Women's Six Nations or Rugby World Cup tournaments?
What is the opinion of other prominent female kickers (e.g., from Canada, New Zealand) on the smaller ball?
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