Jared Payne has ended his playing career on medical advice and will take up a role as defence coach at Ulster.
Winger Chris Ashton was happy to continue his try-scoring form with a hat-trick for the Barbarians against England.
A return to the England set-up remains an aim for Chris Ashton and he boosted his chances with a hat-trick for the Barbarians.
Wales will have to do without Aaron Shingler and Ashton Hewitt when they come up against the Springboks and the Pumas in June.
World Rugby's proposed new law to protect players in the tackle has been endorsed by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
A mammoth 43-man squad has been selected for matches against Wales and England by Springboks chief Rassie Erasmus.
Saracens finished their Premiership final win over Exeter Chiefs without Owen Farrell, but his injury was not serious.
England have named four uncapped players in their starting XV to face the Baa Baas, while Danny Cipriani is among the replacements.
The Highlanders' Tevita Nabura will be sidelined until mid-July after being handed a six-week ban.
After enduring a disappointing Pro14 season, Connacht have appointed Andy Friend to try and turn their fortunes around.
Mark Bennett has been called into Scotland's squad for their June Test matches to replace the injured Alex Dunbar.
James Slipper was suspended and fined by Rugby Australia after testing positive for cocaine.
Teddy Thomas is back in the fold for France, but captain Guilhem Guirado will sit out the tour of New Zealand next month.
Johnny McNicholl and Steff Evans said they had been sticking to the bed sheets due to damage done at Scotstoun last week.
Jack Willis sustained significant multi-ligament knee damage against Saracens and faces a long road to recovery.
John Barclay has been denied the chance to end his Scarlets career with a Pro14 final appearance, after rupturing his Achilles.