Head coach Michael Cheika believes he has learned from mistakes made earlier in the season as Leicester returned to Gallagher Premiership action with a 33-0 thumping of Northampton.
Leicester struck a potentially terminal blow to Northampton’s Gallagher Premiership title defence with a dominant 33-0 victory at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
England fly-half Fin Smith has returned to Northampton Saints' starting line-up a week after the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to a close as his side host Leicester Tigers on Friday in the East Midlands Derby in the Gallagher Premiership.
The Boks Office cast pick a combined Springboks/All Blacks/Wallabies/Pumas team to take on the Lions.
A growing number of South African stars plying their trade in Japan - or returning home - could help Rassie Erasmus achieve the unprecedented in 2027.
A move back to South Africa looks to be drawing closer for the two-time World Cup winner.
The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.