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OPINION: A replacement for Mark Robinson was meant to be announced before Christmas.

Former All Blacks boss will coach the Barbarians against South Africa and Wales in July.

His first role comes barely a month after his shock All Blacks exit.

OPINION: Quinn Tupaea outshone Timoci Tavatavanawai in a midfield ABs duel.

Chris Lendrum is the third high profile exit from NZ Rugby in the last 12 months.

The new Nations Championship replaces one-off July and November tests.

The round nine fixture will instead take place in Pukekohe or Rotorua.

Women in Super Rugby Aupiki will now earn up to $25,000 a season.

Steve Borthwick had publicly targeted a March 14 title decider against France.

OPINION: Strange days indeed in the world of All Blacks coaching.