CLIVE Woodward has advised England rugby supremos to hand over the
reigns of the national team to his old sparring partner Eddie Jones
while Martin Johnson learns the coaching trade.
KURTLEY BEALE almost sounds like a seasoned player as he talks
about "youngster" Rob Horne making a starting debut for the
Waratahs in Saturday night's derby against the Force in Perth.
ACT Brumbies pair Mark Gerrard and Stephen Hoiles must pass fitness
tests this morning to book their tickets to Auckland to take on the
Blues this weekend.
The Blues are holding off on a decision about whether injured
utility back Isa Nacewa is fit for a return to Super 14 action,
though the man himself has hinted the call might err on the side of
caution.
The Wallabies will open their 2008 European tour on Nov. 8 with a
test against Italy in Padua, where David Campese played his 100th
test 12 years ago, Australian Rugby Union said on Tuesday.