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Since his retirement from rugby union as an England international, British & Irish Lion and Bath stalwart, Stuart Barnes has been part of the award winning Sky Sports rugby union team.
As well as taking his place alongside Miles Harrison on the commentary gantries around the world for England and Lions tours, Heineken Cup and Premiership matches, Stuart can be found in the Rugby Club studio on most Thursday nights with his old mate Dewi Morris.
Each week here on skysports.com he writes a column taking on all subjects from the world of rugby union. He also answers your questions in his Under the Posts section.
Stuart will be back soon on skysports.com as England continue their preparation for the defence of their World Cup with internationals against Wales, France and France again.
We will then lend him out to ITV, with Miles Harrison and Will Greenwood, for the World Cup but don't worry, he'll be back on your Sky Sports screens soon.
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Australia completed a 2-0 series victory over France with a record 40-10 victory in Brisbane.
New Zealand got their Tri-Nations campaign off to a perfect start with a 19-8 victory over South Africa in Wellington.
Joe van Niekerk has got the nod for the No.8 jersey for the Tri-Nations opener against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Australia coach Robbie Deans insists his side are improving week-by-week and will be ready for the challenge of the Tri-Nations.
The Guinness Premiership play-off final will not clash with the opening fixture of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.