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Apr. 13, 1964 - Sisters In The Scrum: The Roman Catholic nun in Australia are reveling in their success in the hitherto all-male preserve of Rugby Union coaching, They are Sister Mary Sebastian, principal of our lady of the Scared Heart School at Bowral, and the sports mistress Sister Mary Xaverine. They have both been interested in game since they were youngster, and have learned a great deal of the theory of the game from books and the newspapers, which they pass on to their pupils. The Sisters sometimes Joins in the games as far as religious decorum allows'! such is their enthusiasm, and the results tat their teams are achieving are justifying their efforts. The schools has 120 boys, whose gases range from 5 to 12, and they field rugby teams from under-8 upwards. Photo shows Sister Xaverine (left) and Sister Sebastian give their pupils scrummaging instruction at the school in Bowral, Australia

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