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The attendance beat the previously smallest in this tournament in Cardiff which was 58,349 against Italy in 2002.

From BBC

The lowest crowd against France had been the 63,208 that attended a Friday night match in 2022.

From BBC

Wales have lost 23 of the past 25 internationals, which included an 18-match losing sequence, with the only two Test victories in the past three years coming against Japan.

From BBC

The King has spoken of his "profound concern" over the allegations of misconduct against his brother, and Buckingham Palace said it stands "ready to support" the police if approached.

From BBC

This saga began on Friday, during its men’s match against Sweden, when the Swedes accused Canadian curlers of grazing the stone with their fingertips after they’d already released it.

From The Wall Street Journal