Rieko Ioane's double helped secure another Rugby Championship trophy for world champions New Zealand on Saturday.
The Wallabies have lost four of five games and eight of their past 10 Tests but boss Michael Cheika is digging in.
Leinster's Pro14 title defence continued with a fourth win in five, with Glasgow Warriors and the Ospreys matching that return on Saturday.
Top 14 leaders Clermont Auvergne put some daylight between themselves and second-place Stade Francais on Saturday.
Saracens and Exeter Chiefs met in last term's Premiership final and they are making the early running once more this season.
Olly Robinson's late try completed a second-half comeback from Cardiff Blues as they secured a Pro14 victory over the Cheetahs.
Wasps fought back from a 22-13 deficit in the second half at Kingston Park to secure a third successive win in the Premiership.
Stuart Hooper will replace Todd Blackadder as Bath's head coach when the Premiership club deem him ready.
James Slipper will attempt to rebuild his career with the Brumbies after serving a ban for cocaine use.
Taniela Tupou's performances off the bench have earned him a maiden Test start when Australia face South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Injuries have forced South Africa into a back-line reshuffle for the clash with Australia in Port Elizabeth this weekend.
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New Zealand will look to bounce back from a surprise home defeat to South Africa when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Harlequins forward Joe Marler said it was "a very difficult decision" to end his England career at the age of 28.
England attack coach Scott Wisemantel said Danny Cipriani was still a chance to feature in the November internationals.
Nemani Nadolo is determined to inspire Montpellier to a first Top 14 title after signing a two-year contract extension.