Wales will adopt a different approach in their autumn Test against Japan at Principality Stadium after the loss of 'irreplaceable' Jac Morgan.

Mack Hansen returns from injury to be named at full-back for Ireland's match against Australia, while Sam Prendergast is selected at fly-half.

New Zealand have named star back row Wallace Sititi among their replacements as they counter England's stacked 'Pom Squad' bench.

Wales make four changes to their XV to face Japan with Louis Rees-Zammit making his first international start since 2023.

James O'Connor will play his first Test in the northern hemisphere in four years after being recalled by Australia to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Despite shining for Northampton Saints, Rory Hutchinson has found opportunities with Scotland limited, but the centre says he is now ready to take his chance with his national side.

Bristol Bears lock James Dun signs for Harlequins and will join the London club at the end of the season.

New Zealand boss Scott Robertson wants to turn "expectation to joy" as he and his All Blacks side zero in on a first Grand Slam tour since 2010.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's England future is not the only factor that will decide if he extends his contract at Sandy Park.

Before Ireland's autumn Test against Australia, Sam Prendergast reflects on his first year as an international fly-half.