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British rugby player dies in Sri Lanka after visiting nightclub

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A British rugby player has died in Sri Lanka after returning from a night out - with a team-mate left in critical condition.

Thomas Andrew, who played for Durham-based Clems Pirates RFC, collapsed after complaining of breathing difficulties on Sunday night.

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