merits

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has backed his captain's assessment, saying there are merits in fixtures outside World Rugby's window.

Articles 25 and 27 give Fifa the freedom to consider the merits and impact of a suspension.

BHP "continues to believe that a combination with Anglo American would have had strong strategic merits and created significant value for all stakeholders," the firm said.

Former Australia batter Stuart Law questioned the merits of sending the Test players to Canberra, however, because of the difference in conditions compared to Brisbane.

The decision concluded the final merits hearing of his immigration case and marked the 60th day of his detention at the Bluebonnet Detention Center.