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England start their Rugby World Cup preparation when they take on Wales on Sunday, and four players have been cut from Eddie Jones' squad.
There has been much confusion surrounding the Southern Kings' search for a new coach and the process has now been aborted.
A week in Auckland "ticked both boxes" for the Springboks in terms of building team unity and reducing travelling time for the squad.
Jordan Petaia, David Pocock and Tatafu Polota-Nau have all been added to Australia's squad ahead of their final Rugby Championship fixture.
Wales have confirmed flanker Taulupe Faletau will miss the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a clavicle injury.
After failing to reach a settlement figure with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, Israel Folau has commenced court proceedings.
New Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches.
Unlike Bernard Foley and David Pocock, Kurtley Beale will not head overseas after the Rugby World Cup having recommitted to the Waratahs.
Beauden Barrett will leave the Hurricanes later this year, but Jordie Barrett, at least for the time being, is staying put.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen offered a positive update on lock Brodie Retallick's shoulder injury.
