An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Omnisport looks at England's World Cup wins – and none have been straightforward.
Bernard Foley is reportedly set to move to Japan's Top League following this year's Rugby World Cup after departing the Waratahs.
Beauden Barrett, 28, will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup but has agreed a Super Rugby switch to the Blues.
Kintetsu Liners have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Australia duo Will Genia and Quade Cooper.
Tributes were paid to James Small after the South Africa Rugby World Cup winner died on Wednesday.
Alun Wyn Jones will remain on course to break the all-time record for international caps after extending his Welsh Rugby Union contract.
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson plans to prove he is the right man to succeed All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen.
In his final game for the Crusaders, All Blacks star Kieran Read helped the Christchurch-based side to a third straight Super Rugby title.