Danny Cipriani may have been arrested while away with Gloucester last month, but Eddie Jones is still considering him for England selection.
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina this week, with Beauden Barrett rested entirely.
After failing to guide Leicester Tigers to the Premiership play-offs last season, Matt O'Connor has left the club.
Clermont Auvergne made the most of a chaotic spell in which Racing 92 were reduced to 13 men, triumphing in Top 14 on Sunday.
Alex Lewington and Owen Farrell helped Saracens to a handy away win at Newcastle Falcons on Sunday.
The All Blacks will not be taking Argentina lightly, with Steve Hansen acknowledging the early work done by opposite number Mario Ledesma.
Rassie Erasmus will only help the Bulls out during the Super Rugby season as part of his role as South Africa head coach.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is confident Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane have overcome recent concussions and will be fit to play Argentina.
Israel Folau is back in Australia's Rugby Championship squad for their matches with South Africa and Argentina.
Castres overturned a 13-point deficit in the second half to beat Lyon in Saturday's Top 14 action.
John Cooney's kicking got Ulster up and running, while Connacht's Craig Ronaldson fell just short and Munster ran riot in Pro14.
Danny Cipriani produced a sensational pass for Charlie Sharples' try while Billy Twelvetrees kicked 17 points in Gloucester's victory.
Bryan Byrne's late try and Ross Byrne's subsequent conversion saw champions Leinster snatch victory over Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.
The opening game of the 2018-19 Premiership season saw newly promoted Bristol Bears defeat Bath 17-10 in a lively west-country derby.
Rassie Erasmus has included Cheslin Kolbe in a 31-man squad for Rugby Championship fixtures against Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand prop Joe Moody will be out for six weeks due to an injured thumb, with Angus Ta'avao called up as his replacement.