This week is the last chance available for the tour to be called off. Thousands of New Zealanders once again have shown their opposition to the Springbok tour, demanding that the government should act. They have so far refused. This week is really the countdown for the cancellation of the tour.

On Monday the Cabinet meets. On Thursday the government caucus. At one of these meetings the government must decide to act.

Then on Friday July 10, the NZRFU council will meet. If the government genuinely opposes the tour, then it must go to the Rugby Union and tell them to cancel the tour.

If the Rugby Union doesn't respond, then the government must withold visas from the Springboks.