The PA news agency looks at the 10 runners and riders, including player signings and departures
The Ospreys No 8 has been a model of consistency for his region but has yet to persuade Warren Gatland he deserves a call-up.
The rebranded Japan Rugby League One kicks off this weekend, so here's a XV of the league's top stars playing in this year's competition.
Wasps losing a prop to a red card ultimately wasn't enough of a leg-up for Worcester to go and end their rotten Premiership losing streak.
Rotimi Segun, Dom Morris, Elliott Obatoyinbo, Janco Venter and Cameron Boon crossed for tries.
The ex-Tigers academy graduate crossed once in each half as the Londoners were too strong for the visitors at Allianz Park despite a Ben White score.
Harlequins have announced their team to head north and face Sale Sharks on Friday night and Alex Dombrandt’s absence has raised some questions.
A stunning individual display from Taqele Naiyaravoro helped Northampton Saints earn a deserved bonus point victory over Midlands rivals Wasps.
