The Waratahs have a new skipper in place ahead of their season opener against the Crusdaers on February 1.
Championship-bound Saracens will be without Will Skelton until the end of next month following his dismissal last weekend.
Steff Evans was linked with a move to the Top 14, but the Wales flyer has decided to remain with his home region.
Leicester Tigers have moved Geordan Murphy to a director of rugby role, with Steve Borthwick joining as head coach.
England are not about to hide from the Saracens saga, according to Eddie Jones.
Andy Farrell has opted to add more depth at centre to Ireland's Six Nations squad in the form of Stuart McCloskey.
Exeter Chiefs have announced Jack Nowell was overlooked by England for the Six Nations because he requires an ankle operation.
Ahead of the start of their Six Nations campaign, England have named a 34-man squad which does not include Jack Nowell.
Saracens have confirmed Billy Vunipola suffered a broken arm against Racing 92, seemingly ruling him out of England's Six Nations campaign.
England are likely to be without Billy Vunipola for the Six Nations after he injured his arm in Saracens' win over Racing 92.