Monday Morning Round Up
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Hurricanes team to face the Lions
British & Irish Lions team to face the Hurricanes on Tuesday
Damian McKenzie has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover for Ben Smith
Savea, Laumape, Fifita and J.Barrett have been released to play for the Hurricanes on Tuesday and are all available for second test selection. Full All Blacks update here
Robbie Deans will coach the Barbarians for their landmark meeting with New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium in November.
Deans led Australia from 2008-13 and is the most successful coach in Super Rugby history after winning five titles with the Crusaders. Full story
Johnny O'Connor will return to Connacht as the province’s Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach. Full story
Guy Noves will stay on as France coach following the team's 3-0 whitewash by South Africa, the French Rugby Federation said. Full story
Wallabies winger Sefa Naivalu is in doubt for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand in August.
Naivalu suffered an ankle injury in the 40-29 win against Italy and will be out for at least 6 weeks. Full story
Springbok captain Warren Whiteley withdrew from the final test against France with a groin injury
Whiteley will be accessed today to find out the extent of the injury.