Steve Borthwick has abandoned his philosophy of continuity and cohesion in the hope that selection shock therapy will cure his England side's malaise.

"These changes will allow us to better protect all players as they return after their off-season break," says the Rugby Players' Association.

England's Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya are stuck in Dubai after taking a short break during the Premiership Women's Rugby's reserve week.

The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles against Scotland on Saturday.

Jack Crowley says he is simplifying things and staying present after winning back the Ireland 10 shirt before Friday's Six Nations game against Wales.

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.

Former England captain Lewis Moody discusses his motor neurone disease diagnosis with former team-mate Ben Youngs.

Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?

England and Saracen's Jamie George say's he feels 'very safe' in rugby right now

Dragons lock Levi Douglas free to play after his United Rugby Championship 20-minute red card against Benetton was rescinded.