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After two years playing together, team spirit is strong. swissinfo.ch

The Under 20 squad in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in September 2009. rugby swiss

Coach Carter Croft puts the forwards through another line-up drill in Bern. swissinfo.ch

A final team talk before Moldova. Simon Bradley/swissinfo.ch

Swiss-Fijian number eight Teanuanua Nicole is brought down by the Czech defence. swissinfo.ch

Line-out practice in Bern. swissinfo.ch

The sky's the limit... Simon Bradley/swissinfo.ch

The Swiss team (in white) crushed Latvia 66-10 in Ostrava. Simon Bradley/swissinfo.ch

The Swiss pack practises mauling. swissinfo.ch

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Swiss U-20 rugby squad prepares for important tournament.

Victory at an international tournament in Moldova this week will see the Swiss U-20s promoted to Group A, where they can play some of the best sides in Europe. This would be a first for Swiss rugby, which is enjoying rapid growth at the grassroots level.