England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
Fighting fires at every level, Welsh rugby is in a rut and there doesn't seem to be any easy escape routes
Leinster maintained their unbeaten league record with an 11th straight success in a hard-fought 22-19 win over Ospreys in Swansea.
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.
Taulupe Faletau will make his first Wales appearance since Rugby World Cup 2023 after being named in the team to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
The back-row forward suffered a nasty facial injury against France.
Wales’ miserable run of form continued in Paris on Friday.
Player ratings: Wales' winless run in Test matches was extended to 13 matches in Paris on Friday, as France opened their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a statement 43-0 win.