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| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1♠ | 2♥ | 3♦ |
| Pass | 3♠ | Pass | 5♦ |
| Pass | 6♦ |
Lead: Jack of Hearts.
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Teaching and Associate Director of the Bridge College website, he is the national coach of the FFB Youth teams. As a four-time winner of the Coupe de France, his reputation is already established. Wilfried Libbrecht also writes many articles in specialised bridge magazines like the column “The Sunday Night Question” you can find on Funbridge. Picture © Caroline Moreau.
