While it may well be a fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick’s omission of Marcus Smith from a three-day training camp at Brighton College has certainly caused some commotion.
Gary Strain, a specialist skills coach with Scottish Rugby, speaks about the development of Zander Fagerson as Gregor Townsend's side aim to upset the odds and go three from three in Paris.
France head coach Fabien Galthie is expecting a stiff contest against an in-form Scotland side as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round in Paris on Sunday.
France prop Uini Atonio has been handed a three-game suspension following his yellow card incident during the recently concluded Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.
France prop Uini Atonio will face an independent disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his yellow card incident during the recently concluded Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.
Ireland justified their number one ranking as they went on to defeat France 32-19 in the second round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
Matthieu Jalibert's late try proved to be the difference as France overcame a stubborn Italy with a 29-24 margin in the opening round of the Six Nations tournament at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.
As the debate surrounding the controversial tackle laws continues, TRU heard from Harry Spencer, who coaches SC Bernay on the lower rungs of the French rugby ladder, about the study in France which has influenced the RFU’s decision.
Head of the French Rugby Federation and World Rugby vice chairman Bernard Laporte has been found guilty in a trial over influence peddling and illegally acquiring assets.
South Africa are likely to be without Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe for the upcoming clash against Italy to be played at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Damian Penaud scored a try in the closing stage as France edged out Australia 30-29 in their autumn international fixture at Stade de France on Saturday.