Pete Horne is preferred to Adam Hastings in Scotland's starting line-up for their clash with France in Paris.
Josh Strauss has lost his passport, but the Scotland back row has been given the stamp of approval to travel to Paris.
Having played for Ulster last week, Iain Henderson has been named in the 34-man Ireland squad to face Italy as expected.
Gregor Townsend has added six players to Scotland's squad ahead of the France Six Nations trip, but Stuart Hogg is out.
Liam Squire is leaving New Zealand at the end of the campaign to join NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan.
Following a head injury against Scotland, Johnny Sexton is fit again and in the running to play for Ireland in Italy.
Eddie Jones sought to dismiss Wales' strong record in Cardiff ahead of England's Six Nations visit, but Neil Jenkins is not worried.
Ellis Genge was removed from training on Thursday, but Steve Borthwick does not think there will be any 'major consequences' for the prop.
Having lost Ryan Wilson for the rest of the Six Nations earlier this week, Scotland may also have to cope without Huw Jones.
There were concerns that Iain Henderson would not feature in the Six Nations, but the lock looks set to play a part for Ireland.
Leigh Halfpenny will get the chance to prove his fitness ahead of Wales' clash with England by featuring for the Scarlets this weekend.
Gregor Townsend is optimistic there will be good news on Stuart Hogg's shoulder injury when he visits a specialist.
A back injury has ended Scott Williams' hopes of participating in Wales' Six Nations campaign.
Callum Braley won successive World Rugby Under-20 Championships with England but has been named in the latest Italy training squad.
Leigh Halfpenny has been out since November after suffering a concussion, but could make his Wales comeback against England in Cardiff.
Jamie George considers Owen Farrell to be possibly the best player in the world after his latest masterclass.