The ninth round of Super Rugby Pacific saw the Crusaders replace the Chiefs at the top of the table
Can England arrest their late woes, Wales emerge from the darkness and Italy continue rising high?
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named former Sydney Roosters flyer Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man squad for the team's upcoming Spring Tour.
Tomorrow’s stars are in action for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa in a series of international fixtures across Hamilton and Fiji.
A veritable galaxy of stars are flocking not just to the Top 14, but the second-tier ProD2.
Former Bath and England U20 fullback Matt Gallagher is in line to make his Italy debut this Friday against Samoa after being selected to start by head coach Gonzalo Quesada.
Ex-Wasps stalwart James Cannon and former Harlequins winger Charlie Walker are among the group of nine players leaving Championship champions Ealing this summer ahead of the 2022/23 season in the English second tier.