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Abu Dhabi, UAEWednesday 14 November 2018

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Arabian Knights training on the beach - in pictures

It was hot work on the beach for the players as they prepare for the new season

Arabian Knights took to the beach on Friday as they prepare for the new rugby season coming up in September.

The players were put through their paces in the sand at Kite Beach in Dubai during a hot training session.

All pictures were taken by The National's staff photographer Chris Whiteoake.

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