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Will Carling is back in the England fold, the retired ex-captain taking on a leadership role under coach Eddie Jones.
James Lang and Darcy Graham will be involved for Scotland in November after a series of injuries ahead of the upcoming Tests.
Ross Byrne and Will Addison could make their Ireland debuts against Italy at Soldier Field, with several key men staying at home.
Three-time European champions Toulon have been struggling in the Top 14 and lost to La Rochelle on Sunday.
Christian Wade will pursue a career in the NFL after retiring from rugby union at the age of 27 earlier this week.
Clermont still lead the way in Top 14, but Stade Francais remain on their heels after a late win over Montpellier.
Munster overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors thanks to Rory Scannell's monster penalty with the final play.
Akker van der Merwe and Tyler Paul crossed as the Sharks won their eighth Currie Cup, defeating defending champions Western Province.
Leon Fukofuka's extra-time try saw Auckland seal an amazing win over Canterbury to claim the Mitre 10 Cup title.
Zebre stunned Edinburgh, Scarlets denied Southern Kings and there was landmark win for Ulster in Pro14 on Friday.
Warren Gatland is in New Zealand following the death of his father, but may be back for Wales' match against Scotland in Cardiff.
Manu Tuilagi is back in the England fold and Owen Farrell has talked up his international team-mate.
We look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia with the help of Opta data.
Jerome Kaino will not be available until December after the Toulouse forward failed with an appeal against his five-match ban.
Ireland winger Keith Earls has admitted it is hard to imagine him playing anywhere else after extending his stay with Munster.
Rob Simmons will have a rare chance to impress from the start after being named as Adam Coleman's replacement against New Zealand.
