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ANALYSIS: Before he had surgery, Barrett's back problem cut power to his left leg.

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.

Shannon Frizell and Scott Barrett are back but they seem unlikely to immediately start.

Australia U18 won their fourth straight victory over New Zealand Schools.

Ruben Love will undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

The 26-year-old recently returned for Tasman in the NPC after multiple leg injuries.

Telegraph: South Africa remain red-hot favourites for a World Cup three-peat.

'He was a bit of a reluctant captain, [but] very proud to do that for his country.'

Kurt Eklund made 75 appearances for the Blues and helped win the 2024 title.

Live updates of the final Ranfurly Shield clash of the year.