Belgian rugby player Simon Piret of Frameries heads to the Deaf Rugby World Cup in Japan: 'This event will mark me for life'

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Simon Piret, 38, of Obourg, who plays for Frameries' R1 side, is one of two Belgian players joining the Italian team at the Deaf and hard of hearing Rugby World Cup in Japan. He shares his rugby journey and his feelings ahead of the tournament's opening on Saturday, October 31.

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