Versatile New Zealand back Damian McKenzie has flown home from Argentina due to a family bereavement.
Harlequins forward Joe Marler said it was "a very difficult decision" to end his England career at the age of 28.
New Zealand centre Ryan Crotty expects Sonny Bill Williams to feature against Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
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.
South Africa have to deal with raised expectations against Australia in the Rugby Championship this weekend, according to Reece Hodge.
The strength of Argentina's pack is something New Zealand hope to nullify in Buenos Aires as they look to wrap up the Rugby Championship.
A rule change means Rhys Webb is ineligible to play for Wales, but coach Warren Gatland remains hopeful of using the scrum-half.
John Mitchell is sure England can conquer New Zealand and win the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Toulon will challenge a five-point deduction, which is suspended for three seasons, following comments made by their president.
Montpellier put Toulouse to the sword, Piula Faasalele's dismissal proving to be costly as last year's runners-up scored 10 tries.
Leicester Tigers produced a storming second-half fightback but Ted Hill's late try gave Worcester Warriors a first win of the season.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has increased his options ahead of home Tests against Australia and New Zealand.
Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is set to become the Premiership's all-time record appearance holder – here are his best stats.
Clermont Auvergne remain top of the table, but they suffered a first defeat of the Top 14 campaign at the hands of Bordeaux.
The Southern Kings claimed a first Pro14 win of the season and consigned Glasgow Warriors to a first loss in Port Elizabeth.