Auditions for the Wallabies and Lions series are done - now for the main acts. All the chatter, the speculation and conjecture goes to another level today when the sides are announced for Saturday's start to the test series in Brisbane.

France Head Coach Philippe Saint-André says they have a lot to improve on before their next test in November, but happy to play his 7 new caps to give them the game time needed to gain experience for the future.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen was happy overall with the teams performance but says there is still slot of work to do. With the two new caps making their debut, the hometown hero Beauden Barret also touch down taking the finals score to 24-9

The French captain Thierry Dusautoir was disappointed with their last performance, saying too may errors and lost ball giving the All Blacks opportunities which they don't need is the main concern for them in the last test of the series.

All Blacks Captain Kieran Read says a win is priority to get the 3-0 clean sweep of the series and to maintain their high standard of game.

Coliseum Sports Media's Tim Martin talks to Radio Sport's Brendan Telfer about their new way of delivering English Premier League matches to New Zealanders, and whether they're looking at broadcasting local football matches or even the All Blacks.

Kenyan high school students leap to amazing heights in a high jump competition in the Rift Valley of Kenya in the town of Mosoriot. Video: Youtube / Michael Stewart.

Renee Ranger will get a starting position in the third & final test against the French, and making his return will be Dan Carter into the number 10 jersey giving Aaron Cruden a much needed rest.

Herald writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion & analysis on the All Blacks team to play the French in the third & final test being played at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

A milestone day in San Francisco, when two AC72's lined up for a race on the actual race course that will be used for racing in the Louis Vuitton and America's Cups which start in just over 3 weeks. This was the first time but certainly not the last that Emirates Team New Zealand battles it out with Luna Rossa

So much of the All Blacks' work dented and frustrated the French but it was the power, accuracy and tenacity of the tackling and scrambling that broke the spirit.

French captain Thierry Dusautoir talks preparation in taking on the All Blacks in the second test this weekend in Christchurch.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read says he is looking forward to playing in front of a home crowd and coach Steve Hansen comments on Brodie Retallick's withdrawl from the squad with a hamstring injury before the second test against France in Christchurch this weekend.

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from Cardiff to discuss the latest happenings in the Champions Trophy as the Black Caps eye a semifinal spot.

An Italian goalkeeper scores an amazing own goal when a wicked wind picks up his clearance and lifts it back over his head. Video / Youtube: deltagnan.

New Zealand's Joseph Parker announced his arrival in the ranks of respected heavyweights tonight with a second round knockout of durable South African heavyweight Francois Botha.

Head coach Philippe Saint-André announced his team to play the All Blacks in the second of the series in Christchurch. With players like Frederic Michalak making a returning start he hopes they can be more clinical and to improve their set.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has put the heat on his starting XV to make significant improvements in the second test against France in Christchurch on Saturday. As expected, Hansen has resisted the urge to make big changes to the team which began the three-test series with a rusty 23-13 victory over the French at Eden Park.

An Argentine footballer takes a dog by the neck and throws him to the stands. The dog crashes into the fence and runs across the field of play. The poor dog suffers an attack and the player is ejected. Courtesy: CanalFutbolista.com

In part three of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about why they’ve put their faith in the relatively untested Joseph Parker.

American sprinter Carlin Isles displays his outrageous speed on the 2013 sevens circuit. Video / Youtube: Iamriizk.

Blues 15 France 38 Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan is pleased with his teams effort & says they have learnt heaps. Both teams were in the changing room after the match swapping jerseys & sharing a beer together. 'This is rugby, this is the great side of the game'.

French Head Coach Philippe Saint-André believes this type of game is important for players to learn, improve and for the spirit of the team. Saint-Andre even took time after the math to share a beer with Sir John Kirwan and remember the old memories.

The All Blacks talk mistakes from their first test and strategies they can use in their second test against France, as they prepare in Christchurch.

In part two of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about undercard fights and why models and dwarfs are getting bouts ahead of amateur boxers.

The All Blacks have arrived in Christchurch for the second test against France and aren't taking the French lightly after their first test win at Eden Park on Saturday night.

In part one of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about the promotion of boxing bouts where debate remains over whether entertainment is more important than the sport itself.

A man won £50,000 during the interval of the Trent Bridge ODI, courtesy of Stowford Press, when he bowled three balls which hit the stumps. Video / Youtube: ecbcricket

The French head coach Philippe Saint-André was very disappointed after the loss in the first test against the All Blacks, with a few line breaks they weren't able to finish off with points on the board.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen was very happy to get the win against France in the first test but, he knows they still have alot of work to improve the game plan.