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Bath line up Heyneke Meyer after owner loses patience with Mike Ford
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Bryan Habana backs Manu Tuilagi to shine for England at number 12 - Eurosport
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Mike Ford claims his sacking by Bath has impacted on the form of his son and England fly-half George
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Bath line up Heyneke Meyer after owner loses patience with Mike Ford
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End of the road for Mike Ford at Bath after disappointing season, Bath
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George Ford admits that he did not agree with sacking of dad Mike as Bath head coach
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Bath head coach Mike Ford has backing of owner despite disappointing season, Bath
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George Ford throws Bath future into doubt after activate release clause to end contract early, The Independent
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Sale vs Bath: George Ford kick-starts his bid to make England return, The Independent
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Bath coach hits out at 'gutless' Burgess - Nine Wide World of Sports - Rugby
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