A return to the England set-up remains an aim for Chris Ashton and he boosted his chances with a hat-trick for the Barbarians.
World Rugby's proposed new law to protect players in the tackle has been endorsed by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Saracens finished their Premiership final win over Exeter Chiefs without Owen Farrell, but his injury was not serious.
England have named four uncapped players in their starting XV to face the Baa Baas, while Danny Cipriani is among the replacements.
Jack Willis sustained significant multi-ligament knee damage against Saracens and faces a long road to recovery.
Eddie Jones will lose a prominent member of his England backroom team, with Harlequins appointing Paul Gustard as head of rugby.
Brad Shields will leave New Zealand to play international rugby for England but Steve Hansen said he was thinking of calling him up.
Owen Farrell can put his own stamp on the England squad as captain, says head coach Eddie Jones.
Eddie Jones believes England can make history by winning their Test series in South Africa.
Danny Cipriani never doubted his ability to play for England, even when it meant holding off on signing for a new club.
Danny Cipriani has kept his hopes of playing in the World Cup in Japan next year alive by joining Gloucester.
James Haskell has kept his Rugby World Cup dream alive by staying in the Premiership with Northampton Saints.
Hurricanes captain Brad Shields cannot wait to "get stuck in" on England's tour of South Africa next month.
Former New Zealand international Justin Marshall says England have shown they lack strength in depth by calling up Brad Shields.
Eddie Jones is confident Scott Wisemantel will prove a valuable addition to the England set-up for next month's tour of South Africa.
Naming Danny Cipriani on the South Africa tour is a self-confessed contradiction for Eddie Jones but the England boss defended his decision.