Autumn Nations Series

Following England captain Owen Farrell’s positive Covid-19 test, England forwards coach Richard Cockerill says the team have got ‘great options’ to play at fly-half and in leadership should the 30-year-old be unavailable to play Tonga tomorrow.

After announcing his England team to take on Tonga in their Autumn Nations Cup opener at Twickenham, Eddie Jones spoke about selection, whilst Owen Farrell spoke about his leadership ethos after a new leadership group was announced.

The Wales captain will miss the 2022 Six Nations as he requires surgery on a shoulder injury and the task of replacing the talismanic figure starts against the world champions.

One of Scotland's newest caps, Pierre Schoeman, could go head to head with Australia's Taniela Tupou on Sunday and Gary Heatly has looked back at the prop's journey to the international stage.

Ahead of his team’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Japan on Saturday, Johnny Sexton spoke about building towards the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and looking over his shoulder at the talent emerging at fly-half.

Scotland begin their Autumn Nations Series against Tonga and it offers an opportunity for Gregor Townsend to unleash the next generation of potential stars, including winger Rufus McLean.

Wales have not beaten New Zealand since 1953, but despite having a depleted side for this weekend's clash with the All Blacks, Wayne Pivac's charges are ready for the challenge.