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If anyone was going to understand the predicament Luke Robinson found himself, it was his rugby-mad fiancée.

After all, along with the player’s sister Simone, she heads Team Robbo, the colourful bunch of boisterous female supporters often spotted cheering in the stands for their Huddersfield hero.

Decked out in matching claret and gold T-shirts, sporting his number 7 on their backs, while unfurling banners and belting out songs in honour of the wily scrum-half, Robinson has his own personal fan club who follow him across the country.

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The ex-Wigan star admits Laura is his “most avid” fan and that no doubt helped when telling her about the dream England call-up which ultimately ruined their Cyprus wedding day.

After the initial shock of the news, the next biggest let-down was knowing she and Team Robbo would be unable to get out to New Zealand for England’s opening game against the Kiwis on October 23. “Obviously, I’d love to be there but we’ll be in Cyprus," she said. “I’m sure we’ll all be having a drink and watching it on the telly somewhere.”