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As they are either the National Animal, (Springbok for South Africa), (Wallibie for Australia) (Kiwi for New Zealand), or they are just named after a powerful, predatory animal to 'scare' the opposition e.g. Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons or for alliteration purposes e.g. Sale Sharks.
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