The Waratahs have completed the signing of ex-Leinster lock Cam Jowitt for the 2010 Super 14 series.
Berrick Barnes will be fit to start the 2010 Super 14 season despite his ankle injury.
Blues and North Harbour back Anthony Tuitavake has turned his back on New Zealand rugby after signing a two-year deal with Japanese side NEC.
The decision on where the new Super 15 rugby franchise will be located is expected to be announced in around two weeks' time.
Queensland Reds scrum-half Will Genia has agreed a new two-year deal with the franchise and the Australian Rugby Union.
A decision on which team will join the expanded Super 15 in 2011 will be made by an independent arbitrator.

England 9-18 Australia - Highlights
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Davies
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Robshaw
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Owens
England 9-18 Australia - Wilkinson & Moody
England 9-18 Australia - Johnson
England 9-18 Australia - Giteau
England 9-18 Australia - Genia & Ashley-Cooper
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulls | 13 | 46 |
| 2 | Chiefs | 13 | 45 |
| 3 | Hurricanes | 13 | 44 |
| 4 | Crusaders | 13 | 41 |
| 5 | Waratahs | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Sharks | 13 | 38 |
| 7 | Brumbies | 13 | 38 |
| 8 | Western Force | 13 | 36 |
| 9 | Blues | 13 | 32 |
| 10 | Stormers | 13 | 27 |
| 11 | Highlanders | 13 | 26 |
| 12 | Lions | 13 | 25 |
| 13 | Reds | 13 | 19 |
| 14 | Cheetahs | 13 | 12 |
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