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Noel also intended for the club to wear Wasps' distinctive colours, but in the 1970s another
Valencian club, Tatami, already wore a similar kit, and so for many years Abelles played in orange. Today, the team's colours do resemble those of the English club.
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announced they were unable to compete in Spain's top-flight División de Honor, Abelles gained promotion. This marked the club's third season in the division, after 2008-09 and 2009-10. Les
Abelles has played in that division ever since.
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