All Blacks selections always bring contention to the table, none more so than in the midfield, where there is an abundance of talent for head coach Scott Robertson to pick from.
Matt Sherratt believes he has returned to Cardiff a better coach after his “whirlwind” spell in charge of Wales.
The interim head coach has scant time to address massive issues, but can implement short-term change.
Matt Sherratt has wasted little time in putting his stamp on the Wales squad for the remainder of the Six Nations, calling up three players and sidelining coach Rob Howley.
Influential back-rower Matt Kvesic has given Coventry a boost by recovering full fitness ahead of the visit of title rivals Ealing on Saturday.
Olympian James Stannard will embark on a new coaching journey after taking up a position with the Western Force.
The Lions' mighty prop has confounded his critics and conquered challenges to star in the URC.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt is unable to stick to a winning formula for their rematch against Argentina in the Rugby Championship, as three injuries have forced him into changes.
The 2024/25 Pro D2 season gets going next weekend, with Olympique pencilled in for a Friday night home clash versus Valence Romans, and getting organised has been a rush at the second-tier strugglers hoping for an uptick in fortunes.