Australia will take plenty of confidence from beating England, but now have to contend with expectation and possible complacency.
Scotland, inspired by Duhan van der Merwe, are becoming a serious problem for England, after another tub-thumping victory
The Highlanders have been considered and methodical with their future planning, prioritising key positions when assembling their squad of the future.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back in the matchday 23 for the Blues as they prepare to take on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Friday night.
Eddie Jones has caught Formula 1 fever, likening his first Wallabies training squad to the motor sport pre-season.
2023 brings the arrival of a new Super Rugby Pacific season and a new captain for the Highlanders.
Freddie Steward leads the English charge as the giants of the game assemble for a no-holds barred battle to be crowned kings of Europe
James O'Connor's flirtation with captaincy is over after the Queensland Reds' title-winning playmaker opted against returning to the role this year.
Traffic last week was from Edinburgh to the Premiership but the signings of James Lang and Glen Young from Harlequins reverses that trend.
