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The All Blacks XV team is ready to face South Africa A in Montpellier in November, Things understand, as part of Rugby New Zealand’s efforts to stay connected with its biggest rugby rivals. The New Zealand Under-19s will also tour South Africa for three or four games in October, further acknowledging that the lack of exposure to South African rugby is a potential weakness for New Zealand rugby following the collapse of Super Rugby. Although the fixtures are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that Blues coach Leon MacDonald will take charge of the All Blacks second line, meaning he could also coach against Scott Robertson when the All Blacks XV face the Barbarians at Tottenham Stadium, London, on 13 November. The All Blacks XV squad will consist of players on the fringes of the All Blacks selection, or potentially form the All Blacks back from injury, and will be an important pathway for players as New Zealand digests the fact that they have fallen behind in several area

Preparing for “pure madness” in the saddle is a dream come true for Queenslander Sarah Carroll, who will take the reins in the world’s toughest and longest horse race. Carroll is one of only 40 riders selected from around the world to take part in next month’s Mongolian Derby. Riders will find their way through 1,000 kilometers of Mongolian steppes while changing horses every 40 kilometers. “The premise is probably pure madness and not for the faint of heart because only about 50 percent make it to the finish line,” Carroll said. Riders start together as they travel 1,000. ( Provided: Richard Dunwoody ) “I have a motto from Mike Tyson which is ‘everyone has a plan until they get a punch in the face’ so you can prepare as much as you want but you don’t know what will happen.” The annual adventure race follows the world’s first long-distance postal transmission route, established by Genghis Khan in 1224. “You get to ride a semi-wild horse donated by a local herding family and as the ri

Financially, times have been tough — and don’t expect to get much better anytime soon. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe said a recession would not happen in Australia. Others think there’s a chance we could hit a brief recession sometime next year. But one thing is certain now: millions of Australians are hurting because of the rising cost of living. So, how can we prepare for the financially difficult times ahead? We asked three experts. First of all, you should know that you are not alone Before we get into it, National Debt Helpline financial adviser Deb Shroot says no matter how bad financial circumstances are, there’s always a choice. Even when things seem really bad. “If you talk to a financial advisor, there’s always a choice,” he said. Fundamentally, financial counselors are professionals who help those experiencing financial difficulties and their services are non-judgmental, free, independent and confidential. “The options may not be all desirable, however, we can talk y