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On came George Ford, a 97-cap arch game manager, the hero of England's World Cup win over Argentina, to snuff the life out of New Zealand and nurse the scoreline through to victory.

But others say it was also a strategic decision - to deny Tasmanian Aboriginal people rights, and to snuff out their culture.

"For many years the army has had its way with dissent. It’s been able to snuff it out through crackdowns," he said.

Inside, you can be sure every effort will be made to snuff out the merest hint of discontent.

With all dissent snuffed out at home, Russia is turning its attention to opponents who have sought refuge in the West.