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Partners facing each other in rugby semi-final

Mackenzie Carson and Sarah Bern, who are partners, say their relationship is put aside when rugby matches begin.

The prop forwards, who play for Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol Bears respectively, will be playing against each other at the Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final on Sunday.

Despite the rivalry, the couple are still able to joke around with one another.

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