Much improved Scarlets have secured an eye-catching recruit for next season, Wales international Ioan Lloyd who has come through the ranks at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership.
Newcastle Falcons Adam Radwan is one two players recalled into Eddie Jones' England squad for All Blacks week.
Japan’s Top League already has an abundance of foreign talent kicking around and the developing rugby nation will have a further influx of international players for the 2020 season. How would a XV of defectors fair?
Melbourne have a new halves combination for their crunch Super Rugby match with the Crusaders on Saturday, with Australian Test star Will Genia being rested and Quade Cooper named on the bench.
He's had a long time out from the game, but this Wallaby hooker is finally on track to push for World Cup selection.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Melbourne Rebels playmaker Quade Cooper has been cleared to face the Bulls on Friday night while Matt Toomua has been named on the bench for the Super Rugby clash.
The Melbourne Rebels have gone from relegation candidates to play-off contenders in the space of a year. With some added experience and the guidance of a smart coach, can they qualify for the play-offs for the first time ever?
Two of Australia's brightest young stars will be on display this weekend, with Rob Valetini and Semisi Tupou earning starting nods for their respective sides.
Now more than ever the Rebels need to step up and deliver and they have never been better placed to do so.
