Suliasi Vunivalu has not been included in the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific squad as the code-hopping winger eyes a French move.
Rebels captain Rob Leota has been named in the starting side for the first time since round six.
We are one week into Super Rugby Pacific pre-season games and we've learnt at least a couple of things about each team, their personnel and more specifically how deep their talent stocks are.
A slick Blues pre-season team put the Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to the sword in front of All Blacks legends Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith, watching from the stands.
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the Blues in their first pre-season clash of 2024.
The Blues have joined the Chiefs in bringing their full contingent of international stars to Japan for two preseason fixtures against the best League One sides.
New Zealand U20 have named their side to face France U20 in a crucial pool match at the World Rugby U20 Championships in South Africa.
The New Zealand U20s have named a star-studded side for their World Rugby U20 Championship opener against Wales which includes some talented players with Super Rugby experience.
The New Zealand Under 20 squad has been named ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month.
Leone Nakarawa is set for his long-awaited Glasgow comeback on Saturday as the Warriors make a third attempt to stage their 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh.