After one appearance at the Rugby World Cup, England international Joe Cokanasiga appears set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Conor O'Shea stood down from his role as Italy head coach last week, and Franco Smith will take interim charge.
Danny Wilson will replace Dave Rennie when the Glasgow Warriors head coach takes the Australia job.
South Africa can enjoy the status of world champions for the next four years and in 2020 will play matches with Scotland and Georgia.
Raelene Castle discussed Australia's attempt to try to lure Eddie Jones back to the Wallabies.
Following Michael Cheika's departure after the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Australia has turned to Dave Rennie.
After opting not to appeal against a huge fine for breaching the salary cap, Saracens have forked out for another sanction breach.
Wayne Pivac has named five uncapped players in the Wales squad to face a Barbarians side that will be coached by Warren Gatland.
With Jonathan Davies already ruled out, Wales prop Tomas Francis is also set to miss much of the 2020 Six Nations campaign.
England could be without some key players for the Six Nations due to the situation at Saracens, according to Eddie Jones.