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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is adamant granting early releases to forwards Liam Gill and Greg Holmes to play in Europe wont set a precedent for other players to leave before their contracts expire.And he is none too pleased with some of Australias player agents either.Prop Holmes and his Reds teammate and flanker Gill were released with immediate effect by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to take up contracts at Exeter in England and Toulon in France respectively.ARU contracts only allow for those who have provided seven years of consecutive service to be granted an early release after the third Bledisloe Cup match of the year which, in 2016, is on October 22 in Auckland.Both players would have been required to participate in the NRC and Wallabies preparations.Cheika had wanted Holmes and Gill in his Rugby Championship squad, but said the ARU had played the role of nice guys in releasing them early and recognised the awkward situation they had been placed in by their management of committing to two contracts.We could play hard ball but wheres the bonus for me to cost Liam Gill his contract if he really wants to go that much and he doesnt want to play for Australia? Cheika said.These (releases) have been made on compassionate grounds because I know the guys have been put in awkward situations by their management because they havent been told the truths of the matter.Cheika made it clear the releases made on Saturday were exceptions to the normal rule and wouldnt be repeated.The rules of the current collective bargaining agreement are going to be upheld from this day on, because maybe the agents havent taken the ARU seriously, Cheika said.One of these agents is saying if it doesnt happen, then hes going to go legal action against us. Like, really?Im not sure where they think they come off doing that.The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) said it was pleased the ARU had confirmed the early releases.Three other players had already been granted early releases to go overseas, albeit in different circumstances.Cheika said back-rower Dave Dennis and back Mike Harris were not required for his Rugby Championship squad and winger Joe Tomane would not return from injury in time to play a part in the tournament. Dodgers Jerseys 2020 . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. Cheap Dodgers Jerseys . 10 Texas Rangers jersey for one last time. 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Northern Iowa, meanwhile, is in a must-win situation to reach the postseason and No. 23 Western Illinois hopes to add to its playoff resume.To have three teams essentially with one or two losses, I think is pretty impressive, NDSU coach Chris Klieman said of the title chase. It shows you the parity in the league and that every game -- even this week -- has a great impact on (the) postseason.Kliemans Bison (9-1, 6-1) are tied with South Dakota State (7-3, 6-1) atop the MVFC and can clinch at least a share of their sixth straight league crown with a win at South Dakota (4-6, 3-4). They captured outright titles in 2012 and 13 and also shared the 2011 crown with Northern Iowa and the 14 and 15 hardware with Illinois State.NDSU, which was rated No. 1 by the NCAA Division I FCS selection committee in the rankings that precede Sundays announcement of the 24-team playoff pairings, will try to avenge a loss to the Coyotes last season. South Dakota snapped the Bisons 26-game home winning streak with a 24-21 victory at the Fargodome on Oct. 17.NDSU should be feeling confident after Darrius Shepherds 84-yard punt return touchdown and Easton Sticks two first-quarter TD runs keyed its fourth straight win, 41-17 over Indiana State last weekend. It should help that King Frazier, who led the team in rushing before getting hurt, and Tre Dempsey, the clubs leader in interceptions, are expected to return from injuries.Were excited that the difficult schedule we have had and the adversity weve faced with injuries and stuff that weve put ourselves in a position at least to play for another conference championship, Klieman said.SDSU holds tiebreakers over NDSU and Youngstown State (7-3, 5-2), meaning the Jackrabbbits would receive the MVFCs automatic bid to the FCS playoffs should they end up even with NDSU or in a three-way tie with NDSU and YSU.ddddddddddddTheyll try to take care of business on the road against desperate Northern Iowa (5-5, 4-3), which needs a victory to have a chance at the postseason. The Panthers, winners in their last two, have allowed just 15 points per game over their last four.Senior defensive end Karter Schult leads UNI with 67 tackles and 16 sacks. He was named MVFC defensive player of the week after finishing with three sacks in Saturdays 30-23 win over then-No. 19 Western Illinois (6-4, 3-4).Led by sophomore quarterback Taryn Christion, the Jackrabbits rank second in the league with 317 passing yards per game. They showcased a different side of their offense with a season-best 415 rushing yards in Saturdays 28-21 win over South Dakota.Now SDSU is hoping to utilize a balanced approach as it seeks at least a share of its first title since joining the MVFC in 2008.Their fans will show up and try to affect this game, Jackrabbits coach John Stiegelmeier said. This is a playoff game for them with a chance to maybe get into the playoffs and a chance for us to win a conference championship.Third-place Youngstown State needs a win at Missouri State (4-6, 2-5) and losses by NDSU and SDSU to claim a share of its first conference championship since 2006. The Penguins bounced back from a 24-3 loss at NDSU on Nov. 5 with a 21-14 win over Southern Illinois last weekend, while the Bears have dropped five of six following Saturdays 37-0 loss at Illinois State.YSU has won the past two meetings, including 47-7 at home last November.Its the next one on the schedule, Penguins coach Bo Pelini said. I havent really been a part of the whole playoff selection and how that works. Thats out of your control and you just have to go win the football game and whatever happens, happens. ' ' '