31.   New Zealand rugby union coach Laurie Mains Tuesday predicted star wing Jonah Lomu would turn down lucrative offers to switch to professional rugby league.

32.   New Zealand rugby coach John Hart has rejected a claim by South African rival Nick Mallett that the All Blacks are successful because they are good cheats.

33.   New Zealand rugby union coach John Hart escaped the axe Saturday and received a vote of confidence from his employers after the worst year in All Black test history.

34.   New Zealand Maori rugby coach Matt Te Pou has criticized the treatment of the team by the NZRFU, saying the players are poorly paid.

35.   New Zealand rugby league coach Frank Endacott Friday signed a new two-year contract.

36.   New Zealand rugby coach John Hart will announce the first All Blacks team of a crucial World Cup year Monday with Taine Randell made to sweat on the captaincy.

37.   New Zealand rugby league coach Frank Endacott believes his players can overcome a long layoff to defy the odds with a series victory over Australia on Friday.

38.   New Zealand rugby union coach Laurie Mains Wednesday escaped censure for his alleged involvement in a failed attempt to set up a rebel competition.

39.   Squads would be announced in late February, Springbok rugby coach Nick Mallett told a news conference after meeting with Oberholzer and the coaches of the four regional sides.

40.   Springbok rugby coach Nick Mallett has called his team a collection of mediocre players who are able to compete with the best because of passion and fire.