Hooker Stuart McInally has been selected to captain Scotland in Japan, though Huw Jones was the shock absentee from the squad list.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his 50th appearance for South Africa against Japan while Siya Kolisi will captain a strong team.
Jacques Brunel has finalised his France Rugby World Cup squad for a second time, leaving out Felix Lambey and Dany Priso.
There was a major shock in Georgia's Rugby World Cup squad announcement, with Mamuka Gorgodze coming out of retirement.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his squad for the Rugby World Cup, with experienced second row Devin Toner surprisingly missing out.
Australia centurion Sekope Kepu has announced he will retire from international rugby following the World Cup.
England have beaten Wales and Ireland of late, prompting Brian O'Driscoll to identify the 2003 Rugby World Cup champions as "a huge threat".
Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Rob Evans and Samson Lee surprise omissions.
Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Rob Evans and Samson Lee surprise omissions.
Scotland earned their first away Test win for 14 months against Georgia, with Rory Hutchinson impressing on his full debut.
Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.
Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year’s Rugby World...
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Jarrod Evans and Rhys Patchell will each get a chance to earn a fly-half berth in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad against Ireland.
Jamie Joseph has named host nation Japan's squad for the Rugby World Cup, with uncapped Takuya Kitade selected.
Mako Vunipola's latest hamstring setback is not serious and he is set to be fit for England's Rugby World Cup campaign.