71.  Turner, himself a former test captain, dismissed suggestions that Germon could be under pressure from senior players like Crowe and Morrison.

72.  Top Nigerian internationals Celestine Babayaro and Victor Agali recently accused a group of senior players led by Oliseh of deciding the fate of fellow players in Mali.

73.  Two senior players, Shahbaz Jr. and Tahir Zaman, have been left out.

74.  It was a sensitive situation but it would have been equally sensitive if another senior player had missed out.

75.  On Tuesday night a fashon show was attended by senior players Paolo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro.

76.  New South Wales Rugby Union chairman Ian Ferrier predicted other senior players would announce their commitment to the ARFU over the weekend.

77.  Observers said the introduction of the new blood was also necessitated by problems between senior players and management.

78.  NZRFU chairman Ritchie Guy said he would try to meet the senior international players this week before another union meeting in Wellington on Wednesday and Thursday.

79.  Reports in Pakistan media had suggested Anwar would not be given a chance to return as he distracted senior players with his preaching.

80.  Senior players had revolted against the hockey management by refusing to go to the Atlanta Olympics over the allegedly authoritarian attitude of the managers and grievances related to payments.