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How did Cardiff RFC play?
Cardiff RFC built a reputation as one of the great clubs in world rugby, largely through a series of wins against international touring sides.
Was Cardiff RFC known for being good sports?
Despite all the new signings, Cardiff RFC lost their first three games of the season, and the 1996 to 1997 season was in many respects worse than the year before.

Question: What happened after that?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened after Cardiff RFC lost their first three games of the 1996 to 1997 season?