Burgess makes England cut
Sam Burgess has been included in England's 50-man World Cup training squad.
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Sam Burgess has been included in England's 50-man World Cup training squad.
South African-born trio Rory Kockott, Bernard le Roux and Scott Spedding have been named in France's 36-man training squad for the World Cup.
The Wallabies will play a World Cup warm-up match against the USA Eagles at Soldier Field on 5 September.
The Springboks' final warm-up Test before the World Cup will be against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 15 August.
Matt Giteau could play for the Wallabies at this year's World Cup after the Australian Rugby Union relaxed its eligibility rules.
Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani has signed a two-year contract extension with the Wallabies.
Wales' 23-16 win against Ireland has seen them climb above Australia to fifth in the World Rugby rankings.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen fears that rugby is becoming boring after watching the Six Nations over the weekend.
Ireland have replaced England at No 3 on the World Rugby rankings following their 19-9 win in Dublin on Sunday.
England have replaced Ireland in third place on the World Rugby rankings following their 21-16 win over Wales in Cardiff.