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Reds coach Ewen McKenzie backed ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Test series against the B&I Lions.

rugby365's law guru Paul Dobson looks at an incident in the Bulls versus the Highlanders game which provoked debate.

There were Classic Clashes this week in Malmesbury, Pretoria, Alberton, Bellville and Johannesburg.

Coach Robbie Deans said troubled star back Kurtley Beale still has a chance of playing against the British and Irish Lions.

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Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder pointed to the impact of senior players Dan Carter and Kieran Read as crucial in their victory over the Blues.

Reds captain James Horwill admitted that his team made things difficult for themselves against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Toulon hero Jonny Wilkinson says winning the European Cup was an even greater feeling than lifting the World Cup.

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika paid tribute to the impact of Berrick Barnes in his team's victory over the Brumbies.

When the Rebels played the Stormers in Melbourne on Friday, there were two incidents that provoked discussion.

South Africa had reason to celebrate, as their foreign legion helped Toulon beat Clermont 16-15 to win the European Cup on Saturday.

Coach Robbie Deans has challenged playmaker Quade Cooper to assert himself in his tour game against the British and Irish Lions.

Top five coast to coast tries

Fixture	Kick-off
Fri, 24 May Chiefs v Crusaders	SAST: 09h35 Local: 19h35
Fri, 24 May Rebels v Waratahs	SAST: 11h40 Local: 19h40
Sat, 25 May Blues v Brumbies	SAST: 09h35 Local: 19h35
Sat, 25 May Force v Highlanders	SAST: 11h40 Local: 17h40
Sat, 25 May Kings v Cheetahs	SAST: 15h00 Local: 15h00
Sat, 25 May Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints	SAST: 16h00 Local: 15h00
Sat, 25 May Stormers v Reds	SAST: 17h05 Local: 17h05
Sat, 25 May Ulster v Leinster	SAST: 17h45 Local: 16h45
Sat, 25 May Sharks v Bulls	SAST: 19h10 Local: 19h10

Results	Score
Sat, 18 May 2013 Cheetahs v Reds	27 \| 13
Sat, 18 May 2013 Bulls v Highlanders	35 \| 18
Sat, 18 May 2013 Clermont Auvergne v Toulon	15 \| 16
Sat, 18 May 2013 Waratahs v Brumbies	28 \| 22
Sat, 18 May 2013 Crusaders v Blues	23 \| 3
Fri, 17 May 2013 Force v Sharks	13 \| 23
Fri, 17 May 2013 Rebels v Stormers	30 \| 21
Fri, 17 May 2013 Hurricanes v Chiefs	12 \| 17
Sun, 12 May 2013 Saracens v Northampton Saints	13 \| 27
Sat, 11 May 2013 Leinster v Glasgow Warriors	17 \| 15
Sat, 11 May 2013 Kings v Highlanders	34 \| 27
Sat, 11 May 2013 Leicester Tigers v Harlequins	33 \| 16
Sat, 11 May 2013 Waratahs v Stormers	21 \| 15
Sat, 11 May 2013 Blues v Rebels	36 \| 32
Fri, 10 May 2013 Ulster v Scarlets	28 \| 17

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