Jackson Garden-Bachop turned 100 yesterday, the first Wellington player since Tana Umaga in 2007 to reach that milestone.
Veteran lock Richie was starting to re-establish himself in the Scotland team.
The teams are in for Friday night's top-table Premiership clash at Ashton Gate between leaders Bristol and defending champions Exeter.
There have been calls to change the laws around 'crocodile rolls' and 'can opener' rucking after a nasty looking injury to England flanker Jack Willis.
Exeter completed their league and cup double with a Premiership final win over Wasps 10 weeks ago but revenge was served in Ricoh rematch.
Favourites Exeter claim they need to produce a season's best performance to ensure they defeat Bath and qualify for yet another Premiership final.
Jack Nowell didn't have the best of times in 2019/20 before the lockdown but he now returns for Exeter as they prepare to host Worcester on Sunday.
London Irish were criticised for signing Paddy Jackson, the out-half sacked by the IRFU in 2018, but he began to repay their faith with a match-winning contribution at Wasps.
This week we’re showcasing the best of the Condor 7s, the New Zealand secondary schools national Sevens competition. Next up, Jack Gray of Scots College, Wellington.