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Brewer backs skipper Gaskell to shine

Sale Sharks boss Mike Brewer has backed James Gaskell to be "a real success" after appointing him as the club's youngest ever captain.

Australia get a second bite at the cherry in ending their Highveld hoodoo when they tackle South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir has backed former IRB Player of the Year Bryan Habana to recover from his recent slump soon.

Munster get their Munsters League campaign underway at Musgrave Park on Saturday with a clash against newcomers Aironi.

Andy Powell is relishing a new lease of life with former English and European champions Wasps, admitting: "It's like I'm 20 again".

Ospreys Head Coach Sean Holley has taunted rival, Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young on the eve of the new Magners League Rugby season.

Piri Weepu is likely to be handed the kicking duties when the All Blacks take on Australia at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney on September 11.

Jerry Collins has been deemed fit enough to captain the Ospreys in their Magners League opener against Ulster at Ravenhill this Friday.

Stephen Ferris admits that expectations are high at Ulster after they brought in a number of influential players during the off-season.

New signings Heinke van der Merwe and Isaac Boss have been included in Leinster's squad for Friday's Magners League opener against Glasgow.

Australian flyer James O'Connor says he is relishing his new role for the Wallabies after he was recently moved onto the wing.

Drew Mitchell believes all the signs are there for Australia to claim victory over South Africa and is hoping their plans will finally come together.