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Nine players have withdrawn from the Australian Open through the first two days due to injury, including No. Phillipp Steinhart Bayern Munich Jersey . 12 Tommy Haas, No. 13 John Isner and No. 21 Philipp Kohlschreiber. Thats five more players in two days than the entire 2013 U.S. Open in September of last year. While the final Grand Slam at the end of a gruelling season might be expected to have more impact on the health of players, the Australian Open is taking out competitors at an alarming rate to kick off the 2014 schedule. And although none of the nine players officially retired due to the roaring heat in Melbourne, one would think its played a part. Heat has always been an issue for this event but it seems to be getting worse. What should be done to make things better for the players? The average temperature in Melbourne in January - the first month of summer Down Under - is 25.9 C. The average temperature for the opening two days of the seasons first Grand Slam was 36 C. Despite any match-ending issues related to the heat, there is no shortage of players - and a ball boy - struggling to maintain their composure under the sun. But tournament organizers have not suspended any matches as yet. "I think its inhumane, I dont think its fair to anybody, to the players, to the fans, to the sport, when you see players pulling out of matches, passing out," Canadian Frank Dancevic told reporters after his first-round loss in which he collapsed on the sideline during the second set. "Ive played five set matches all my life and being out there for a set and a half and passing out with heat stroke, its not normal." The tournament has contingencies in place to deal with the heat, which was put into effect Tuesday by granting womens matches an extra 10-minute break between the second and third sets. Stopping a match, however, is at the discretion of tournament director Wayne McKewen as part of a new rule instituted this year. "We have to reach a minimum threshold and have a forecast that it will be sustained for a reasonable time," McKewen said in a statement. "That didnt happen. While conditions were hot and uncomfortable, the relatively low level of humidity ensured play would continue." Organizers use the Wet Bulb Global Temperature composite, which factors in humidity and wind in an attempt to assess the conditions more accurately. On Tuesday, temperatures were expected to reach as high as 42 C. Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena are the only two venues with retractable roofs and air conditioning, but have yet to be utilized. All other courts remain at the mercy of the heat and the forecast is calling for high 30s on Wednesday and low 40s for Thursday and Friday. Two-time defending champion Victoria Azarenka said the court at Rod Laver was "like youre dancing in a frying pan." Is it time for organizers to provide more cooling options, including stopping matches before its too late? Could the tournament begin earlier or later and still comfortably sit between the U.S. Open in September and the French Open in May? What more can be done to combat the uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions at the Australian Open? As always, its Your! Call. Sven Ulreich Bayern Munich Jersey . Its Wu-Tang and Outkast in the final. Now, we all know youve played the role of Andre 3000 in the past, does that mean Outkast is getting your vote?AJ: You know it, you know it. Manuel Neuer Jersey . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. http://www.soccerfcbayern.com/kids-arjen-robben-bayern-munich-jersey/ . - Rookie Kyle Larson will start from the pole position Saturday night in the NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway after a thunderstorm arrived just in time to wash out qualifying.Australia coach Michael Cheika has made 12 changes to his side for their clash with France, with an eye on a Grand Slam of the Home Nations. After the France game, the Wallabies, who kicked off their tour with a 32-8 victory over Wales, go on to play Ireland and England. The last time Australia claimed a Grand Slam was back in 1984.Will Genia, Henry Speight and Tevita Kuridrani retain their starting spots from last weeks narrow 23-22 victory over Scotland, while David Pocock shifts to the No 7 jersey and will captain the side, with usual skipper Stephen Moore named on the bench. Israel Folau, Michael Hooper, Reece Hodge, Sekope Kepu and Dane Haylett-Petty are notable absentees from the match-day squad, with Tolu Latu, Allan Alaalatoa, Sefa Naivalu and Luke Morahan and Kyle Godwin making debuts. England vs Fiji November 19, 2016, 2:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Meanwhile France Guy Noves has made five changes to his team, drafting in Jean-Marc Doussain at fly-half in place of the injured Francois Trinh-Duc, with Camille Lopez named on the bench.Among the forwards, Toulons Charles Ollivon replaces the injured Loann Goujon at blindside, while Sebastien Vahaamahina starts at lock alongside Yoann Maestri after putting in an impressive cameo performance off the bench against Samoa last week. No 8 Louis Picamoles and openside Kevin Gourdan both start after being rested in the week.Cyrille Baille gets his first run-on for the Tricolors at loosehead prop alongside hooker and captain Guilhem Guirado and New Zealand-born tighthead Uini Atonio.The two sides have one thing in common: they will both field a set of Fijian-born wingers. Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 4:45pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Noa Nakaitaci and Virimi Vakatawa start for France against former compatriots Sefanaia Naivalu and Henry Speight, with Taqele Naiyaravoro also named on the Wallaby bench. Douglas Costa Jersey. nd Noves went on the defensive when quizzed about the Fijians in his team.What concerns me is whether a player is eligible for selection. Ill pick him if he deserves it, the former long-time Toulouse coach said, deflecting talk of deficiencies in the national structure.Youd need two hours to speak about the future of French rugby. I can but I dont know if you have enough time. Its not a question of the reserve (of wingers). They are French for me.Whether theyre white, grey or black, these are the men who will put on a jersey and defend a nation because they have been welcomed (in France). Michael Cheika says the time is right to give young players a chance Wallabies Cheika said he felt the time was right for a reshuffle in his team to give the next generation a chance of a run-out.Its the right time to let a guy prepare as a starter, said Cheika.Sometimes on the finishers, its hard to know what youre going to get because you dont know when youre going to go on, its hard to prepare.France: 15 Scott Spedding, 14 Noa Nakaitaci, 13 Remi Lamerat, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Virimi Vakatawa, 10 Jean-Marc Doussain, 9 Maxime Machenaud; 1 Cyril Baille, 2 Guilhem Guirado (c), 3 Uini Atonio, 4 Sebastien Vahaamahina, 5 Yoann Maestri, 6 Charles Ollivon, 7 Kevin Gourdon, 8 Louis Picamoles.Replacements: 16 Camille Chat, 17 Xavier Chiocci, 18 Rabah Slimani, 19 Julien Le Devedec, 20 Damien Chouly, 21 Baptiste Serin, 22 Camille Lopez, 23 Gael Fickou.Australia: 15 Luke Morahan, 14 Stefanaia Naivalu, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Kyle Godwin, 11 Henry Speight, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia; 1 James Slipper, 2 Tolu Latu, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 4 Kane Douglas, 5 Rob Simmons, 6 Scott Fardy, 7 David Pocock (c), 8 Sean McMahon.Replacements (one to be omitted): 16 Stephen Moore, 17 Scott Sio, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Will Skelton, 20 Dean Mumm, 21 Lopeti Timani, 22 Nick Phipps, 23 Bernard Foley, 24 Taqele Naiyaravoro.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch England v Fiji and Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! 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