Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with England, with vice-captain Helen Nelson taking over the captaincy for the trip to Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
The England international has been sidelined by an ankle injury.
Simon Middleton is spoiled for choice. There are so many brilliant Red Roses available to him, and despite this looking set to be the most professionalised edition of the Six Nations yet -their title defence feels inevitable.
Tigers let a seven-point lead slip against Montpellier to miss out on a first European title since 2002.
The Tigers were unable to join city neighbours Leicester City in winning silverware in the capital.
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick hasn't held back in describing his Tigers as firm underdogs against Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final.
Gloucester fell just short of what would have been a memorable win to lose 30-27 to 14-man Montpellier in a thrilling Heineken Champions Cup clash at Altrad Stadium.
Simon Berghan and Edinburgh are sitting pretty at the top of Pool 5 in the European Champions Cup.
72 Kiwis were a part of the weekend's action up north.