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Cipriani offers 'heartfelt' apology to police, team
Danny Cipriani has issued an apology to the police after pleading guilty to common assault and resisting arrest.
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Cipriani offers 'heartfelt' apology to police, team
Danny Cipriani has issued an apology to the police after pleading guilty to common assault and resisting arrest.
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