1.   Mains said he had made his decision to quit as coach because he is tired of life as a public figure.

2.   Mains said in a radio interview.

3.   Mains said the New Zealanders want to assert their running game from the start.

4.   Mains has said it will be too tiring for players to play midweek games after test matches.

5.   Mains said conversations with Lomu had convinced him the Counties player intends to play rugby union for another two years.

6.   Mains said he had rejected an offer to coach South African province Transvaal.

7.   Mains said reports that Lomu already has signed with Leeds were inaccurate.

8.   Mains said he must take responsibility for the loss.

9.   Mains said he was confident Wilson would have regained his place in the All Blacks next week had he not retired.