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Gregor Townsend has turned to Stuart Hogg to lead Scotland in the Six Nations following Greig Laidlaw's international retirement.
Cobus Reinach could be set to join Montpellier after announcing he will leave Northampton Saints following three seasons at the club.
The Six Nations kicks off next month and England will have a new coaching line-up in place for the tournament.
Alberto Sgarbi has not played for Italy since 2014 but was named in Franco Smith's first squad selection on Monday.
A thrashing of Lyon ensured Leinster made it five wins from five in the European Champions Cup, while Racing 92 reached the last eight.
Rhys Carre's early red card made life difficult for Saracens, but they still defeated Ospreys in the European Champions Cup.
La Rochelle kept their hopes of progressing in the European Champions Cup alive by beating Sale Sharks, while Harlequins edged out Bath.
Sam Underhill, Jack Walker and Max Wright have all signed three-year contracts to remain at Bath.
Saracens have brought in lawyer Neil Golding as their new chairman after Nigel Wray stepped down.
Jack Maddocks has returned to New South Wales to join the Waratahs after three seasons with the Rebels.
