Just one international match on the cards this weekend when defending Tri-Nations champions New Zealand host South Africa for the second week in a row. FULL STORY >>
Under-fire Tri-Nations referee Stuart Dickinson has apologised to the All Black coaching staff for disallowing a Jerome Kaino try against South Africa and admitted he should have shown Brad Thorn a "yellow card."
The French Rugby Federation has taken a huge step towards ending the abuse of the rule regarding uncontested scrums.
In what promises to be the most closely fought Tri-Nations in several years, New Zealand and South Africa kick-off the tournament while Australia face France in the second Test between the two.
Although Les Bleus are preparing for an away clash with Australia on Saturday, it is in Paris where most interest will be as France's best clash in the Top 14 Final.
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