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Three weeks before the start of the Six Nations, Sam Underhill has been ruled out of the tournament in a significant blow to England.
Two-time World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett says John Plumtree has the potential to coach the All Blacks.
Clermont Auvergne hammered fellow title hopefuls La Rochelle, who had won 10 of their previous 11 matches.
Wasps won for only the second time since September with a fit-again Joe Launchbury back in the side.
Zebre were no match for Pro14 rivals Cheetahs on Sunday as the South African side eased to a bonus-point victory on the road.
Bath finished the game with 11 men as they suffered defeat to lowly Worcester Warriors in the 98th minute.
Saracens welcomed Billy Vunipola back for Friday's trip to Sale Sharks but he could not inspire them to Premiership victory.
Having not played since November 10 due to ongoing concussion issues, Leigh Halfpenny appears to be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign.
England coach Eddie Jones has been given a boost ahead of the Six Nations, with Billy Vunipola and Joe Launchbury to return for their clubs.
Mark Wilson has signed a new four-year contract with Newcastle Falcons after some brilliant displays for England in November.
England's Sam Underhill will undergo a specialist review after suffering ankle ligament damage and could miss the start of the Six Nations.
Jason Tovey's late penalty gave the Dragons a first win over the Ospreys since Boxing Day 2014.
Bristol Bears ended 2018 with a huge win over Newcastle Falcons, while Bath moved up to fifth with victory over Leicester Tigers.
Harlequins say Dave Ward has "no case to answer" over allegations that he spat at a Wasps player at Twickenham, but he still faces a ban.
The battle between top and bottom in the Top 14 table stayed true to form, Clermont running out comfortable winners on the road.
Munster ended a four-game losing streak against Leinster with a 26-17 triumph on Saturday, while Edinburgh retained the 1872 Cup.
