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Synopsis

Clash of the Codes was a made-for-TV series that pitted teams representing various sports against each other in a series of devised physical challenges. In this final episode from the first series, rowing and canoeing are the frontrunners, with plenty of Olympic podium experience on both teams (Ian Ferguson, Eric Verdonk and Chris White, plus world champ sculler Phillipa  Baker). They tackle a steep bush rescue and the army confidence course at Whangaparaoa Peninsula. A young Marc Ellis (rugby) gets early practice playing the larrikin onscreen.

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 Simon Barnett
 Paul MacDonald
 Tony Manson

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 Lucas

Lucas

So agree with it needing to come back! Imagine all our modern day athletes up against one another! Would be great!

 Marc

Marc

Bring this show back, loved it.

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Quotes

At the end of tonight’s show we’re going to find out which sport can be declared the champion, and therefore boast the top athletes in the country. Over the last nine weeks the competition has been ferocious, particularly for our two top teams: Kodak Express canoeing and Reebok rowing ... 
I’m pressing very hard to be carried up myself on the stretcher because I’m not feeling up for it ... 
He’d be pretty sore by the top of the hill, if you know what I’m saying