Kieren Fallon’s fall from grace has plumbed new depths as the jockey faces a worldwide racing ban after testing positive during a routine drugs test in France, putting his career in doubt.
Rob Andrew is quick to rule himself of the running for mission impossible but the RFU may look within to find Andy Robinson’s successor and David Hands suggests Argentina could be a good role model
Andrew Flintoff can follow the Australian path to win the Second Test, Shane Warne plays down the clash with his friend Kevin Pietersen and Matthew Hoggard claims England are in determined mood to put things right.
Simon Barnes believes Monty is a must, Mike Gatting provides a guide to Adelaide, we examine how to exploit Aussie weaknesses, Darrell Hair finds his way back to the middle blocked and Michael Vaughan remains upbeat despite a duck in his first comeback game.
Elsewhere, London’s Olympic bid receives a vote of confidence, bobsleigher Shelley Rudman slides back into the old routine and Claire Cashmore looks for more honours at the IPC World Championship in Durban.