To misappropriate a neolithic apophthegm, the Lions have added injury to insult. Having suffered their fifth consecutive loss, and 12th in all competitions this season, the hapless Ellis Park-based franchise could be without inspirational captain Francke Horn for some time.
From stricken heroes to magnificent tries and everything in between, RugbyPass profiles the best and worst of this year's championship.
Italy have never beaten England in 31 previous meetings.
Super Rugby Americas had a truly exciting weekend, with two games that were decided with the final whistle and some fine rugby as momentum for the teams continues to build.
The men’s Rugby World Cup expansion has pushed developing nations to pursue a semi-professionalisation of their club competitions, or, at least, arrange a deal for their top players to stay in the game for an extended period.
The challenges of the Pacific Islands nations, as well as Chile, Georgia, Uruguay, Namibia and Romania are acute but help is at hand
Government buy-in and overhauling a storied venue have helped shape Uruguay's stunning success
Whilst the All Blacks and France might not be paying huge attention to the extended Rugby World Cup preparation squad coming out from Montevideo in the last few days, Los Teros are certainly aiming high for Rugby World Cup 2023.
Fiji players will pause in silence before their Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay to commemorate those who died in the 2011 tsunami that devastated the region.