Free-scoring back row Henry Pollock will make only his second start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Japan.

Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after an operation to fix recurring hamstring issues.

Eddie Jones says Japan are drawing inspiration from Italy as they chase their own landmark win over England on Saturday.

France will take on world champions South Africa on Friday with captain Antoine Dupont filling in at fly-half because of a raft of injuries.

Max Llewellyn is relishing taking on New Zealand with Wales after growing up watching the All Blacks win two World Cups.

In an interview with the Ireland Rugby Social, Joey Carbery outlines his international ambitions, recalls his Munster exit and speaks about incoming Leinster boss Noel McNamara.

England provide emphatic on-pitch backing for head coach Steve Borthwick as they score seven tries to swat aside a listless Australia at Allianz Stadium.

Watch highlights from Murrayfield as New Zealand prove too strong for Scotland in the Nations Championship

Watch the highlights as Wales beat Japan 28-21 in their opening game of the Nations Championship in Cardiff.