England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
England fly-half Fin Smith has returned to Northampton Saints' starting line-up a week after the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to a close as his side host Leicester Tigers on Friday in the East Midlands Derby in the Gallagher Premiership.
The Boks Office cast pick a combined Springboks/All Blacks/Wallabies/Pumas team to take on the Lions.
A growing number of South African stars plying their trade in Japan - or returning home - could help Rassie Erasmus achieve the unprecedented in 2027.
A move back to South Africa looks to be drawing closer for the two-time World Cup winner.
The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.
Racing 92 emerged as surprise contenders for the signature of former Australia and Argentina boss Michael Cheika, who is leaving Leicester Tigers when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
.It continues an impressive transformation from last season, when Gloucester finished ninth in the league and claimed just five Premiership wins.