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Generous bribe failing to retain All Blacks (5)

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I believe the answer is:

noble

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(Other definitions for noble that I've seen before include "eg Earl" , "aristocrat, maybe" , "Former gold coin" , "Magnificent old coin" , "Having high moral qualities" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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