31.   Huddersfield chief executive Les Coulter was reported here as saying that his club had spoken to Van de Velde about replacing sacked former Test fullback George Fairbairn as coach.

32.   Designed to boost attacking rugby, the rules should suit the offence-minded French, according to former star fullback Serge Blanco, now a television commentator.

33.   Marseille created the better chances with former Oldham fullback Chris Makin creating two for striker Xavier Gravelaine, who found Belgian keeper Gilbert Bodart in fine form.

34.   Meanwhile, former Wallaby fullback Glen Ella was named as the new technical assistant coach with the Australian team on Thursday.

35.   Seaman admitted he left free tickets to be picked up at a Dublin hotel as a favour for former England fullback Lee Dixon.

36.   Seaman admitted he left some complimentary tickets to be picked up at a Dublin hotel as a favour for former England fullback Lee Dixon.