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Roll up! Roll up! Another New Zealand international has turned his back on the All-Blacks after Otago Highlanders captain Craig Newby agreed a move to Leicester Tigers.

There is a bigger picture here with Newby another of New Zealand's most experienced and upstanding journeyman and the Otago tough-nut illustrates the embarrassing position which the union and Super 14 organisers are in - especially considering they are trying to revolutionise the competition.

After Nick Evans left for Harlequins and Caleb Ralph saying sianara to Japan, Jerry Collins could be the latest to pack his wash bag with recent speculation linking him with a move to Bath. Dan Carter is rumoured to have also penned a deal with Top 14 newcomers Toulon, so New Zealand aren't exactly making ideal preparation for a strong future. Could England really beat the All-Blacks in their own back-yard?