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Jake hints at possible return to South Africa

World Cup winning South African coach Jake White has expressed his desire to return to the Springbok fold, but as a Director of Rugby, stating that he doesn't want the limelight but rather just wants to help out. The Springboks' saviour?

Evans ready to kick-start life at Harlequins

Having turned his back on the All Blacks Nick Evans is now ready for the new season to start, and his number one goal is to help Harlequins reach the last four in this year's Guinness Premiership.

Samoa struggling for numbers

Samoan top brass have revealed that they nearly pulled the plug on their Test against the All Blacks next week, after failing to secure the release of any overseas players bar three from Japan.

All times are local

Tri-Nations
Saturday, August 30
South Africa v Australia, 15:05

Air New Zealand Cup
Thursday, August 28
Southland v Counties Manukau, 19:05
Friday, August 29
Taranaki v Northland, 19:35
Otago v Hawke's Bay, 19:35
Saturday, August 30
Wellington v Bay of Plenty, 14:35
Manawatu v North Harbour, 17:30
Waikato v Auckland, 19:35
Sunday, August 31
Canterbury v Tasman, 14:35

Currie Cup
Friday, August 29
Kavaliers v Sharks, 16:00
Blue Bulls v Western Province, 19:10

Top 14
Tuesday, August 26
Perpignan 34 Brive 18
Castres 26 Bayonne 27
Dax 9 Stade Français 31
Montpellier 16 Toulouse 11
Montauban 37 Mont-de-Marsan 19
Biarritz 29 Bourgoin 22
Toulon 22 Clermont 16

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Guinness Prem
  Team Pyd Pts
1. Gloucester 22 74
2. London Wasps 22 70
3. Bath 22 69
4. Leicester 22 64
5. Sale 22 63
6. Harlequins 22 63
7. London Irish 22 59
8. Saracens 22 52
9. Bristol 22 37
10. Worcester 22 36
11. Newcastle 22 34
12. Leeds Carnegie 22 12

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This Saturday in Johannesburg I expect...

South Africa to win by 10+ points
South Africa to win by 1-9 points
Australia to win by 1-9 points
Australia to win by 10+ points

Gallery - Durban painted gold

Gold rush: Lote Tuqiri dots down for Australia Captain's innings: Stirling Mortlock seals it for the Wallabies Disgruntled skipper: Victor Matfield is booed off the field