Scotland have suffered a double injury blow with veterans Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell withdrawn from the Six Nations squad ahead of the game against Italy due to injuries.
Ireland will miss the services of Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson for the final round of the Six Nations game against England on Saturday due to injuries.
Ireland have kept their hope of winning the Six Nations Grand Slam alive as they defeated Scotland 22-7 in the fourth round of the competition at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.
After a heaviest ever defeat at Twickenham Stadium, England head coach, Steve Borthwick, and captain on the day, Ellis Genge, spoke of their disappointment at losing 10-53 to France as Ireland encounter looms.
England hooker Jamie George has apologised to fans as they left early as the home side crashed to a record defeat at the hands of France in the Guinness Six Nations.
After a heavy 10-53 loss to France on Saturday evening, England captain Owen Farrell spoke about the defeat and where he and his teammates will put their focus ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
England head coach Steve Borthwick admitted that he was incredibly disappointed following his side's record defeat against France in the fourth round of the Six Nations tournament at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Wales have registered their first win since Warren Gatland took in charge again as they defeated Italy 29-17 in the fourth round of the competition at Stadio Olimpico.
It was a difficult day at Twickenham in the Guinness Six Nations as France ran riot against England, picking up a record 10-53 victory at the home of English rugby and leaving Steve Borthwick plenty of questions to ask ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
Former Scotland captain says Hogg has shown 'character in recent times' when he has experienced highs and lows but is full of praise for the Exeter Chiefs full-back.
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg will make his 100th appearance for the Dark Blues as Gregor Townsend has confirmed the matchday squad for the fourth round clash against Ireland.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to the starting line up for the fourth round Six Nations clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Steve Borthwick has a plethora of quality backs to choose from but below the senior team, U20s flyer Tobias Elliott is certainly making a name for himself. TRU's Joe Harvey chatted with the Saracens youngster.
After selecting Marcus Smith over his captain, Owen Farrell, to start against France this weekend in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about selection and picking the correct players for the correct opponents.
In England’s live press conference broadcast on YouTube, Steve Borthwick described his captain for this weekend’s clash with France as a “fantastic leader”, while Lewis Ludlam called his international teammate “brilliant”.
Wales travel to Italy in the Six Nations with the wooden spoon looming large. A defeat for Warren Gatland's side in Rome would only add to a tumultuous campaign.
For England’s clash with France in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick has dropped his captain, Owen Farrell, from the starting fly-half slot in favour of Marcus Smith.