Alun Wyn Jones will remain on course to break the all-time record for international caps after extending his Welsh Rugby Union contract.
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson plans to prove he is the right man to succeed All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen.
In his final game for the Crusaders, All Blacks star Kieran Read helped the Christchurch-based side to a third straight Super Rugby title.
With some fine kicking from Richie Mo'unga, the Crusaders beat a resilient Jaguares side 19-3 to win a third straight Super Rugby title.
Centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback a fortnight before New Zealand's clash with Argentina.
Injury has denied Ryan Crotty a Crusaders farewell after he was ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby final against Jaguares.
Joe Marler has been named in Eddie Jones' 35-man Rugby World Cup training squad after indicating he was ready to return to England duty.
Christian Lealiifano has been included in Australia's 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on July 20.
Vereniki Goneva will remain in the Premiership after Harlequins signed the 35-year-old Fiji international.
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons is remaining with the Waratahs, re-signing with Rugby Australia (RA).
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