Habana, who is approaching the end of his contract with the Super 14 side the Bulls, is currently on holiday in Toulon and met up with Boudjellal and Les Varois' director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre on Thursday.

"We haven't got a bottomless pit of money," Boudjellal told radio station RMC. "There is nothing concrete. Interest is one thing, reality is another. He is a very expensive player. We will not go beyond our limits. With our salary mass, we don't figure among the richest clubs. Others have a lot more than us. We are anything but favourites (to sign Habana)."

Habana, the IRB player of the year in 2007, spoke of his desire to play in the Top 14 following the Springboks' recent victory over the British & Irish Lions.

"Bayonne, Toulouse and Stade Francais have approached me but I am giving myself two weeks to reflect," he is quoted as telling L'Equipe. "Staying in South Africa is also tempting me. Whatever happens, I will not go to England or Wales because of the weather."

The match on November 7 in Cardiff sits outside the International Rugby Board's international window and Regional Rugby Wales (RRW), the regions' umbrella group, looks set to take the WRU to the High Court, claiming they have not been granted permission to have the players for that fixture.

However, the WRU are adamant that the release of players for the additional fixture is covered by a renewed Participation Agreement they have with the regions. It is familiar ground for the WRU who won a similar legal battle over player-release last year for the first November Test against world champions South Africa in Cardiff.

"We've seen the same situation dealt with by the Welsh before so we're confident that they will get it resolved," said NZRU chief executive Steve Tew. "We think it's an issue for the Welsh. We're not worried about it at all. It's their domestic issue they've got to deal with and I'm confident they will sort it out."

The game at Millennium Stadium follows the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia in Tokyo and precedes Tests against Italy, England and France and a match against the Barbarians.

The New Zealander is contracted for another year at the English Premiership club but has been granted special leave to attend a New Zealand Referees training camp in Auckland this week. He will undergo the NZRU Referee Academy Training programme with a view to officiating in the 2010 Heartland Championship - the second tier provincial competition.

The 33-year-old started refereeing age-grade rugby in Tauranga while playing for the Chiefs Super 14 franchise and has continued to develop his skills since moving to Britain in 2004. He has completed his English RFU referee exams and is a member of the Hertfordshire Referees Society.

"I've enjoyed refereeing age grade rugby back home in Tauranga and in London," said Saracens all-time Premiership top-scorer. "This is a great opportunity to continue living rugby at the top level. I am keen to create the right environment for working towards earning an opportunity to referee at Test level. I'll bring something different to the game, and I think players will recognise this."

Any new investor must prove it has the funds to support the club for at least 2 years, they must also provide all information required by the RFU to satisfy them before they can become involved with London Welsh, any creditors of London Welsh, excepting shareholders and directors, must be paid and the amateur and community components of London Welsh must continue to be supported

In addition, as a result of the club going into administration and because contrary to RFU Regulation 3.6, London Welsh did not inform the RFU of their intended administration when they became aware it was likely to happen, the club, if it competes in the new-look Championship next season, will be immediately deducted 5 Championship points. The maximum penalty is 15 points but the RFU has reduced this on the basis that all creditors (except for shareholders and directors) will be paid.

If the acquisition is not completed by the deadline then Esher RFC will be offered the opportunity to enter the Championship following their relegation from National League One in the season just ended.

The two-time World Cup winner, who is considered one of the best Springbok front-rowers in the history of the game will work alongside one of his ex-team-mates in coach Naka Drotske.

"It's great to be able to give something back to the game. I don't want to prove anything to anyone," De Randt told Volksblad. "The Cheetahs have excellent props but in the Super 14 they really struggled. I think there is a lot of talent and potential here and I only want them to do better."