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How was Cardiff RFC affected by professionalism?
Professionalism allowed the Cardiff RCF to sign legendary outside-half Jonathan Davies back from rugby league. The European Cup was formed containing teams from France, Ireland, Wales, Italy, and Romania.
Why did Cardiff RFC sign Jonathan Davies back?
Did professionalism help Cardiff RCF win?
Despite all the new signings, Cardiff lost their first three games of the season, and the 1996/97 season was in many respects worse than the year before
Which team did Cardiff RFC lose to?
Cardiff were beaten 21–18 by Toulouse

Question: What year were they beaten by Toulouse?
Self-contained rewrite: What year were Cardiff RFC beaten by Toulouse?