There was a shortage of free-flowing rugby on a damp day in Cape Town, but Super Rugby leaders the Stormers got the job done.
Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings crossed as Scotland claimed their first win of the 2020 Six Nations by beating Italy.
Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.
Marland Yarde was in fine form as Sale Sharks went second in the Premiership table in style against Leicester Tigers.
Leinster became the first Pro14 side to win their first 12 league matches of a season after they overcame Ospreys on Friday.
Ireland have been forced into a late change to their team to play England, with Devin Toner in for Iain Henderson.
Lewis Moody was impressed by England's grit and determination in the win over Scotland but says Ireland will provide a far sterner test.
Eddie Jones has made four changes to the England starting line-up for the showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.
Former France flanker Serge Betsen is looking forward to seeing Shaun Edwards' impact in evidence when Les Bleus take on Wales.
Four tries in the first half helped the Crusaders cruise to a 33-13 triumph over the Highlanders in Super Rugby.