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Very late on this one - big congrats and another round to the Taffs - Grand Slams don't come easily - so well worth celebrating.

Not sure what it means for world rugby - Super 14 is in full effect here, and we're not quite sure how the new experimental laws are going to change the international game. I have to admit to enjoying them - faster, more enjoyable game to watch, but with a real need for a quality fatboys and shiny backlines still.

Basically they don't stand around as much under the new rules as they used too. Course - the ELV's aren't being used for Tri-Nations and I can't see NH adopting them anytime soon.

Gatland's done good things with that squad - I still can't bring myself to rate Shane Williams though - reminds me of Ben Blair too much.

Roll on the November tours. Don't forget the Bledisloe Cup match being held in Hong Kong this year.