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Thursday May 23 22:36 AEST
Rebels and Waratahs players clash during round three. (Getty)
The Melbourne Rebels had a minor win over the NSW Waratahs in re-signing young forward Luke Jones but they are eyeing a much bigger prize.

Quade Cooper (L) and Robbie Deans. (Getty)
Robbie Deans has gone to great lengths to explain Quade Cooper's absence from his squad, writes Andrew Slack.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland. (Getty)
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has sounded an ominous warning to the Wallabies.

Lions are comingWho are the British and Irish Lions?
Experts
Wayne CareyWayne CareyAFLTalk is cheap in football, there's only so much a coach can do. Andrew JohnsAndrew JohnsLeagueNRL is fast
enough
without changing the rules.
Andrew SlackUnionRobbie Deans' excuses about Quade Cooper are flimsy
at best.
Ayrton WoolleyAFLSomething has to change, umpiring has hit a horrible new low.
More union headlines
Reds set to unleash veteran SamoAgeless back-rower Radike Samo looks set to be recalled to the Queensland Reds pack for their Super Rugby clash with the Stormers. Super Rugby video refs need help: BluesBlues coach Sir John Kirwan has suggested that the way the NRL video referees are used could be something for Super Rugby to consider. Faingaa to start in Brumbies only changeThe Brumbies have made just one run-on change for their Super Rugby game against the Blues, with flanker Colby Faingaa replacing an injured George Smith. Luatua to miss Brumbies Super Rugby matchNeck and shoulder problems have ruled in-form Blues flanker Steven Luatua out of their Super Rugby match against the ACT Brumbies. Injured Hipkiss announces retirementFormer England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced into retirement by a shoulder injury, he announced on Wednesday. No Pietersen, Steyn for Boks' June TestsJP Pietersen, Frans Steyn, Duane Vermeulen and Andries Bekker are not in a Springbok training squad for rugby Tests against Scotland, Italy and Samoa. Super Rugby preview - Round 15 Rebels' O'Connor stays on rugby sidelinesThe Melbourne Rebels have decided not to risk playmaker James O'Connor in Friday's Super Rugby clash with the NSW Waratahs. Brumbies to exact revenge against BluesThe Brumbies will be out to exact Super Rugby revenge against the Blues on Saturday after the men from Auckland ended their 2012 campaign. Dagg back in Crusaders starting sideAll Blacks fullback Israel Dagg is back in the Crusaders starting side to face Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs after a spell on the bench. Rennie tweaks Chiefs for Crusaders clashChiefs coach Dave Rennie has made two changes to the team which beat the Hurricanes 17-12 last week for Friday's Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. Deans must forgive Quade: SlackWallabies coach Robbie Deans must forgive Quade Cooper and forget last year's toxic attack if he wants to keep his job, according to Andrew Slack. Rowntree tips O'Connell to help LionsIrish warrior Paul O'Connell is set to be a calming influence on young Lions captain Sam Warburton during the upcoming tour to Australia. Barnes in the centres for WaratahsNSW coach Michael Cheika has rewarded Berrick Barnes by picking him at No.12 and dumping Rob Horne for the Waratahs' clash with the Melbourne Rebels. Genia backs Cooper's Wallabies chancesWill Genia has backed Queensland Reds halves partner Quade Cooper to use Robbie Deans' critique as motivation and seal a belated Wallabies spot. Smith, McCabe still a chance for LionsBrumbies pair George Smith and Pat McCabe are still a chance of playing the Lions after news their knee injuries aren't as bad as initially feared.
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