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Irish RFU announce fixture between Ireland and Barbarians at Croke Park on June 4, 2010 as part of preparations for southern hemisphere tour to New Zealand and Australia.
Irish RFU announce fixture between Ireland and Barbarians at Croke Park on June 4, 2010 as part of preparations for southern hemisphere tour to New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is backing the change in coaching duties for Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith. Hansen is now working on attack with Wayne Smith taking over defensive duties from Henry, who has a more hands-on role with the forwards
Gloucester re-sign Kingsholm favourite flanker Jake Boer on short-term contract as cover for depleted forwards resrouces.
Wales prop Gethin Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues for Heineken Cup trip to Sale on Friday evening in what will be his first game since picking up shoulder injury in British and Irish Lions' second Test with South Africa.
Bath flanker Andy Beattie suspended for three weeks after being sent off for stamping in Heineken Cup loss at Ulster.
Leinster flanker Shane Jennings handed 12-week ban for making contact with eye area of London Irish lock Nick Kennedy in Heineken Cup last week.
Fit-again Charlie Hodgson named at fly-half for Sale's must-win Heineken Cup clash with Cardiff Blues on Friday night.
Scrum-halves Fourie du Preez and Mike Phillips added to Barbarians squad for clash with New Zealand at Twickenham on December 5.
Milan football stadium San Siro a 70,000 sell-out for Italy's game with New Zealand on November 14.
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