The mercurial Finn Russell has been punished for a breach of team protocol just nine days before Scotland's first Six Nations game.
New Scotland captain Stuart Hogg proved if you don't ask, you don't get when he put himself forward to lead his country.
England captain Owen Farrell had the chance to confirm he would stay with crisis-hit Saracens, but instead he said talks were "ongoing".
France captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England.
Johnny Sexton expects to lead Ireland against Scotland in Dublin and Jordan Larmour is expected to be in contention.
Wayne Pivac is hoping Liam Williams will make his comeback from an ankle injury in the second round of the Six Nations against Ireland.
England are not about to hide from the Saracens saga, according to Eddie Jones.
Andy Farrell has opted to add more depth at centre to Ireland's Six Nations squad in the form of Stuart McCloskey.
Exeter Chiefs have announced Jack Nowell was overlooked by England for the Six Nations because he requires an ankle operation.
Ahead of the start of their Six Nations campaign, England have named a 34-man squad which does not include Jack Nowell.
Saracens have confirmed Billy Vunipola suffered a broken arm against Racing 92, seemingly ruling him out of England's Six Nations campaign.
England are likely to be without Billy Vunipola for the Six Nations after he injured his arm in Saracens' win over Racing 92.
Andy Farrell has called up five uncapped players into his first Ireland squad, with Johnny Sexton confirmed as the team's captain.
Louis Rees-Zammit, the 18-year-old Gloucester flyer, could make his Wales debut in the Six Nations in a new era under Wayne Pivac.
Gregor Townsend has turned to Stuart Hogg to lead Scotland in the Six Nations following Greig Laidlaw's international retirement.
Alberto Sgarbi has not played for Italy since 2014 but was named in Franco Smith's first squad selection on Monday.