Who are the rising stars and fresh faces to keep an eye on throughout the coming months?
Scotland's eternal quest for consistency could consign this talented group to nearly men.
Scottish URC side Glasgow Warriors have issued a squad update that has implications for two of their front-line players.
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has made two changes to his starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup decider at BT Murrayfield, as the Warriors look to do the double over Edinburgh in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship.
Glasgow lock Lewis Bean felt their stunning win at Bath was evidence of head Franco Smith’s plans coming together.
Most of the talk following Wales' 40-24 win over England in Round 3 of the Six Nations focussed on some questionable refereeing decisions made by Frenchman Pascal Gauzere but there was another, most positive story to emerge from the result.
There was genuine sadness among the rugby circle in England in midweek when Harlequins flanker Jack Clifford revealed his retirement at the age of 27.
Gloucester ended champions Exeter Chiefs' 17-match unbeaten run with a thrilling 28-21 win in the Premiership opener.
