Cane out, Moody carded
Flank Sam Cane will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Clermont run Racing ragged
In a clinical six-try performance Clermont beat Racing 47-10, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Stade Français, Montpellier, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Grenoble and Toulon.
Wasps snap win drought
Wasps snapped an eight-year drought at Welford Road with a 34-22 win over hosts the Leicester Tigers, while there were also English Premiership wins for Sale and Bath.
Sharks lose captain
The Sharks have suffered three injury setbacks ahead of their crucial match against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday.
Griquas bury Boland
Clinton Swart contributed 21 points in Griquas’ resounding 46-22 bonus-point win over the Boland Cavaliers in Kimberley on Thursday.
Injuries force Argentina reshuffle
Matías Moroni will start on the wing in one of three changes to Argentina's run-on XV for this Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.
Venter at No 8 for Cheetahs
Henco Venter will start at No 8 for the Free State Cheetahs against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Liebenberg to lead Bulls
Hanro Liebenberg will captain the Blue Bulls in this Saturday's match against the Pumas in Nelspruit.
Gatland to lead Lions
Warren Gatland has been confirmed as the British and Irish Lions coach for their tour to New Zealand in 2017.
Genia backs overseas-based stalwarts
Wallabies veteran Will Genia has dismissed criticism of Australia’s overseas-based players.
