Peter O'Mahony is relishing the prospect of leading Ireland out in Rome in the absence of the rested Rory Best.
Sean Cronin has come off the bench 32 times for Ireland in the Six Nations, but he will start in Rome this weekend.
Warren Gatland says it will be a "big challenge" for Kyle Sinckler to avoid getting in hot water at the Principality Stadium.
Eddie Jones says only Manu Tuilagi can decide his future amid reports he is set for a big-money move to the Top 14.
Eddie Jones described Warren Gatland's team as "the greatest Welsh side ever", but the Wales coach does not agree.
Gareth Anscombe gets the nod at number 10 in a much-changed Wales side for a huge encounter with England.
Pete Horne is preferred to Adam Hastings in Scotland's starting line-up for their clash with France in Paris.
Mako Vunipola and Chris Ashton are replaced by Ben Moon and Jack Nowell in England's starting line-up to take on Wales.
Josh Strauss has lost his passport, but the Scotland back row has been given the stamp of approval to travel to Paris.
Rebels captain and outside back Dane Haylett-Petty signed a new deal with Rugby Australia.
Having played for Ulster last week, Iain Henderson has been named in the 34-man Ireland squad to face Italy as expected.
Gregor Townsend has added six players to Scotland's squad ahead of the France Six Nations trip, but Stuart Hogg is out.
Liam Squire is leaving New Zealand at the end of the campaign to join NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan.
Following a head injury against Scotland, Johnny Sexton is fit again and in the running to play for Ireland in Italy.
Wales were dealt a blow on Friday as Leigh Halfpenny's expected comeback for the Scarlets did not come to fruition.
Eddie Jones sought to dismiss Wales' strong record in Cardiff ahead of England's Six Nations visit, but Neil Jenkins is not worried.