Out of interest fellas, did anyone see Phil Waugh on Inside Rugby? Thought he was interesting. Also on SA and NZ organising tour next year? The RC agreement finished this year. so noone pulled out of anything. I will add I like Waugh, doesn't (or can't ) say anything controversial, but thats the nature of his job. But also talked of going for more day tests for families etc (though as he said have to work in with TV partners etc)
Also heard a NZR fella (not sure of his name) on a radio show on Monday/Tuesday (all days same to me now I retired), and they asked him about the clash with AFL final last week. Says they weren't really aware of the clash until a few weeks ago, and agreed it would of been better if they didn't clash. When asked he said normally if something clashes like this it is not unusual for country where problem will be, to give a heads up to hosting country.