1.   After the test match in Padua, the Wallabies fly to the British isles for tests against some European rugby powers such as Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

2.   But, after impressive victories over Ireland and France, England looks well prepared to beat Wales and Scotland and re-establish their dominance in European rugby union.

3.   European rugby officials recommended Thursday that sanctions be imposed in connection with the brawls on and off the field between players of Brive and Pontypridd.

4.   It is my sincere hope that I can help them realize their ambition to become a major European rugby club.

5.   They said the European rugby unions had adapted better to the stricter tackled-ball law interpretation and were playing a more expansive style.

6.   France have picked a virtual Paris St Germain side to play England and Wales in the European rugby league Championship next month.

7.   If agreement is eventually reached, it could transform the fixture lists of clubs in almost every senior European rugby nation.

8.   But he added that France were now on the right path back to the summit of European rugby.

9.   The greatest sadness in his playing career has been the recent domination in European rugby of England, who until Pretoria had beaten France seven times in succession.