English clubs finally back All Blacks test

England's leading rugby clubs have finally given their support to the controversial November Test match against the All Blacks.

The All-Blacks are due to play England at Twickenham on November 6 in a match planned to mark the official opening of the stadium's new south stand.

English Premiership clubs had been unhappy with the decision to play the fixture because they would lose their top players for the domestic fixtures scheduled for the same day.

A High Court ruling last month had backed the RFU and the clubs had responded by threatening to launch an appeal.

But, after a meeting between RFU chiefs and senior club representatives, they have relented.

- NEWSTALK ZB