Wales suffered two alarming World Cup injury scares as Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny were carried off during their final tournament warm-up clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Italy.
Wales will go into their final World Cup warm-up game on Saturday hoping to build further momentum following last weekend's impressive win against reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland.
John Barclay will make his first Scotland start since November 2013 after being named in the team to face Italy in Saturday's third World Cup warm-up clash at Murrayfield.
Scotland coach Vern Cotter admitted he was pleased to see Scotland finally get back to winning ways - but admitted the Dark Blues will have to improve before the World Cup.
The World Rugby U20 Championship is approaching its conclusion and though it’s the teams at the top that are drawing most of the attention, there have been plenty of standout performances from players battling it out away from the spotlight.
The World Rugby U20 Championship kicked off in Italy last week and we have been rewarded with not only a feast of entertaining rugby, but also a glimpse at the superstars of tomorrow.
The connection between South Africans and Italy in rugby goes way back. You think Nick Mallett, Quintin Geldenhuys among the notable connections, now Luhandre Luus.
If you like mathematics, statistics or bonus points, then this is the subject for you. I am lucky enough to be at Twickenham this Saturday and as the game starts I will know how many points England need to win by!