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

Ulster's James McNabney is poised to make his Ireland debut off the bench as head coach Andy Farrell makes seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Fiji.

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

Courtney Lawes says he spent 10 days in hospital after doctors found his infection markers were "through the roof" as he battled a serious illness.

Beauden Barrett will captain New Zealand for the first time when he leads out much-changed All Blacks against Wales.

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

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.

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.