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| | EDITORIAL |
 | | Firstly, there is the inaugural Super Powers Cup, a round robin competition between the United States, Russia, China and Japan. |
 | | The second new event to commence in 2003 is the Churchhill Cup, a round robin competition among the United States, England and Canada, which includes a final between the top two finishers. |
 | | Further, there is uncertainty as to a 2003 US-Russia Super Powers Cup match as well because, in addition to expulsion from RWC play, Russia has been fined £75,000, or $120,000. |
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