A brief look at the sports stories that are making news this morning.
In the paper
Lemanis' deputy ready to step up
Dean Vickerman's time has come as Breakers coach Andrej Lemanis looks set to be named to take over Boomers.
Vickerman's CV
Coaching career: Wellington Saints coach (2002), Melbourne Tigers assistant (2004-06), Singapore Slingers assistant (2006-07), Breakers assistant (2007- ), Waikato Pistons coach (2009-11).
Co-captain to right the ship
With the Chiefs' legs looking a little wobbly in losing to the Reds and Waratahs on successive weekends, the return of hard-working lock and co-captain Craig Clarke could hardly have come at a better time.