Loyal opposition: Deans lauds Tahs but finals come first

ROBBIE DEANS, the super coach of Super rugby who will take over the Wallabies in June, has praised the Waratahs for turning themselves from cellar-dwellers last season into title contenders this year.

Tahu ready to walk to Pretoria to join Elsom in Tahs squad

THE Waratahs' playing roster has rarely looked so deep for a run to the finals after Timana Tahu and Rocky Elsom shook off injuries in time for the trip to South Africa.

Lote's long-range missiles now trained on the high veldt

LOTE TUQIRI took the ball and placed it just inside the 50-metre mark for a kick at goal on Saturday night against the Sharks at the Sydney Football Stadium. I leant across to a friend and murmured: "It won't even reach."

Brumbies leave assistant at home

Matt O'Connor has been left out of South Africa touring party and will be granted an early release.

Higginbotham to make Reds debut

Backrower Scott Higginbotham will make his starting debut while Digby Ioane is back for the Reds.

Reds coach eager to pick Deans' brains

The excitement levels for Robbie Deans' arrival in Australia are growing with Queensland Reds coach Phil Mooney believing the New Zealander's influence will stretch beyond the Wallabies.

Chiefs wary of Mitch's mob

The Chiefs are expecting no favours from one of Waikato's favourite sons, John Mitchell.

Tuitavake: I definitely scored that try

Blues centre Anthony Tuitavake says he scored the stunning length-of-the-field try that was denied him last Friday night against the Crusaders - a contentious decision that may have cost his side any chance of a late run at the semifinals.

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