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Talking Snooker Episode 229 - Wu Yize wins International Championship + Champion of Champions Preview

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Show Notes

Nick and Phil are back, and reflecting on another special story in this stunning snooker season, a first ranking event success for Wu Yize with victory at the International Championship in Nanjing.

There's plenty of chat about the tournament overall, including comments from Neil Robertson to Nick's Radio Snooker service that the pockets were "very disappointing".

There's also a look ahead to the Champion of Champions in Leicester, including confirmation of the schedule at the event.

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