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Contepomi to tackle world's best and ELVs

Argentina, deprived of several key players, will face up to South Africa, the world's best team according to Felipe Contepomi, under the new 'global ELVs' - the first time they have played under any form of the new laws. Springboks or Pumas?

ARU opens Super Rugby's borders

The ARU has officially approved of their Super 14 franchises being able to sign players ineligible for Australia, with the new rules of a 'foreign player policy' in the final stages of being drawn up.

Johnson brings up new right-hand man

Having spent many a day chafing Martin Johnson's ear as a player, Graham Rowntree will now be bending that ear as a coach, after Johnno appointed him Assistant Coach of England.

All times are local

International
Saturday, August 9
South Africa v Argentina, 15:00

Currie Cup
Friday, August 8
Kavaliers v Falcons, 16:00
Cheetahs v Griquas, 18:00
Western Province v Sharks, 19:10
Blue Bulls v Lions, 19:10

Air New Zealand Cup
Thursday, August 7
North Harbour 27 Wellington 30
 Friday, August 8
Manawatu v Southland, 19:35
Waikato v Tasman, 19:35
Saturday, August 9
Otago v Canterbury, 14:35
Bay of Plenty v Counties Manukau, 17:30
Hawke's Bay v Northland, 19:35
Sunday, August 10
Auckland v Taranaki, 14:35

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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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