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Fan Successfully Locates Correct Streaming Platform For Rugby Match After Just 4 Hours, 3 Free Trials, And 1 New Email Address

A rugby enthusiast confirmed Saturday that he had successfully determined how to watch the Japan-Australia test match after a research process he described as "more grueling than the match itself." The fan, who began his search at 6 a.m., reportedly navigated 14 different articles titled "How To Watch," each of which recommended a different streaming service unavailable in his region. "The first article said it was on one platform, but that was for the UK feed, which redirected to a second platform, which required a VPN, which violated the terms of service of the third platform," he explained. By the time he had secured access through a free trial requiring a credit card, a phone number, and a brief survey about his snacking preferences, the match was entering the 64th minute. Sources close to the fan say he plans to begin researching next week's fixture immediately.

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