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Today's other stories in brief

Flanker cleared

Argentina flanker Martin Schusterman has been cleared of dangerous play during his country's historic win over England at Twickenham.

The 31-year-old was cited for a tackle on Iain Balshaw, but will not face a suspension and would be free to face Italy - although he has been omitted from the Pumas squad.

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Caucau feared

Chris Paterson believes Scotland will have to subdue the "best attacking player in the world" if Rupeni Caucaunibuca is named in the Pacific Islanders team for Saturday's clash at Murrayfield.

Winger "Caucau" missed the start of the tour through misplacing his passport and was stranded in France, where he represents club side Agen.

"I would rate him as probably the best attacking player in the world," said Paterson. "When he played for Fiji against us in the World Cup he was absolutely outstanding, and he's just an out and out match-winner."

Playing for places

Wales number eight Ryan Jones returns to a full-strength Wales side for tomorrow night's clash with Canada in Cardiff with a golden chance to nail down his place for next weekend's Test against New Zealand.

"We are competing for jerseys and places," said Jones. "Training has become a real battle."

WALES (v Canada): G Thomas; M Jones, T Shanklin, G Henson, S Williams; J Hook, D Peel; G Jenkins, M Rees, A Jones, I Gough, I Evans, J Thomas, M Williams, R Jones.