Simon Shaw said he would not make himself unavailable to play for England at Danny Cipriani's age, but can understand why he might.
Warren Gatland has not called up a replacement for prop Wyn Jones, who was injured after coming off the bench against Ireland.
Lock Lukhan Tui will join Reds captain Scott Higginbotham on the sidelines for three weeks after being banned for a tackle on Will Genia.
Wyatt Crockett, who once played in 49 consecutive Tests without suffering defeat, has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Ryan Wilson will face a hearing on Wednesday after being cited following a clash with England number eight Nathan Hughes.
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says a Test against Wales in Washington can expand the Springboks' appeal to a larger audience.
France ended their wait for a win against Italy last week, but Serge Betsen says there is still plenty of work to do.
After almost a year out of action due to a back injury, Leinster and Ireland's Jamie Heaslip has been forced to call it quits.
Reports Sonny Bill Williams could return to the Sydney Roosters were rubbished by the NRL club's chairman, Nick Politis.
The Reds will definitely be without captain Scott Higginbotham for their next two matches, but Lukhan Tui's availability remains unclear.
La Rochelle are a formidable force on home soil, but suffered a rare defeat at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Toulon came from behind to win.
Saracens fell victim to a tremendous Leicester Tigers performance on Sunday, while there was a rare win for London Irish against Worcester.
A Jarrod Evans penalty on the stroke of half-time and Owen Lane's converted try gave Cardiff Blues a hard-fought win at Zebre.
After Owen Farrell and Ryan Wilson appeared to be involved in a pre-match scuffle at Murrayfield, Six Nations Rugby will investigate.
Eddie Jones apologised to England fans after their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes went up in smoke at Murrayfield against an inspired Scotland
Agen and Oyonnax secured rare wins at the foot of Top 14, while Montpellier enjoyed another successful day at the top.