In December’s International Rugby News we start the countdown to South Africa 2009 by looking at the runners and riders for the full-back shirt.

We will also bring you news on the tour every month as the clock ticks down to June next year.

The contenders we assess for the No.15 shirt include Geordan Murphy (right), Nick Abendanon, Chris Paterson, Keith Earls, Olly Morgan and Lee Byrne

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