The sport's most celebrated official will become the first to referee 100 International Tests when he takes charge of France v Italy at the Stade De France in the Autumn Nations Cup.
With Eddie Jones’ side ramping up their preparations for their clash with Wales and the Red Roses reflecting on being number one in the world, can anyone halt England’s progression?
Virimi Vakatawa was the solitary try-scorer as France edged out Scotland 15-22 in the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland captain James Ryan is confident that his side will be able to bounce back following a 18-7 defeat to England in the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Wales have managed to end their losing streak as they managed to overcome Georgia 18-0 in the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup at Parc y Scarlets.
Jonny May scored two tries in the opening half as England maintained their winning streak in the Autumn Nations Cup with a 18-7 win over Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Matt Fagerson is facing up to arguably the biggest test of his fledgling career this weekend when he squares up to in-form Gregory Alldritt as Scotland host France in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Fiji's problems in the ongoing Autumn Nations Cup have compounded after their third round fixture against Scotland also cancelled following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Both Ireland’s James Ryan and England’s Jonny Hill have experienced similar success to what Maro Itoje achieved back in 2016 so can the duo follow the same path towards Lions selection?
Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford has made a recovery from an Achilles injury to be named on the bench for the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup game against Ireland.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting line-up for the second round clash in the Autumn Nations Cup against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium.
England coach Eddie Jones has left out Jack Willis in the 25-man squad for the second round of the Autumn Nations Cup game against Ireland to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Fiji's upcoming Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy to be played on Saturday becomes the latest match to be cancelled following the outbreak of Covid-19.