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Hore takes over from So'oialo

Hore takes over from So'oialo

Rodney So'oialo has stepped down as Hurricanes captain ahead of the Super 14, handing over the duties to Andrew Hore.

England set November schedule

England will play four Test matches in November and December 2010 at Twickenham, against Australia, Samoa, South Africa and New Zealand.

Carter pumped for Crusaders

Star fly-half Daniel Carter has admitted his excitement is growing nicely ahead of a Super 14 playing return with the Crusaders.

Cockerill braced for Mauger exit

Leicester Head Coach Richard Cockerill admits he expects Aaron Mauger to return to New Zealand at the end of the season.

Mauger and Hayman step closer

The NZRU has confirmed that an approach has been made to both Aaron Mauger and Carl Hayman to bring them back home ahead of 2011.

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