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The Asian 5 Nation’s elite division will have no representation from the Gulf region for only the second time in its six-year history next season after the UAE lost their relegation decider 24-8 to the Philippines in Manila.
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.jpg "Heavy defeat: The UAE succumbed to a 93-3 loss to Japan in the Asian 5 Nations.")
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