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player who retired from professional rugby in 2014. Following this he spent some time as player-coach for
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in 2001. During his time at the club, Bell won the 2002
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468:. Bell was named on the bench to face
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442:. Bell played in the final of the
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1080:Harlow, Phil (14 November 2009).
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1014:"England recall for veteran Catt"
900:"Bell has Wales ambition quashed"
790:"Dawson captain for England tour"
726:"Bath secure Challenge Cup glory"
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585:Hewett, Chris (3 January 2004).
510:. Bell was also a member of the
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557:. Premier Rugby. Archived from
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615:"Bell sounds out revenge bid"
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812:"Woodward turns to rookies"
659:"Llanelli 17–20 Pontypridd"
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682:"Sale claim Shield glory"
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992:"England 43–22 Scotland"
834:"Australia 76 England 0"
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878:"No Puma tour for Bell"
637:"Pontypridd back youth"
446:, as Bath defeated the
438:In 2003, Bell moved to
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1038:. BBC. 26 October 2009
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970:"England 39–7 Italy"
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856:"Bell snubs England"
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