It is that time of the year to unbox your Christmas decorations and buy a pair of relaxed-fit trousers.
23 of New Zealand's most promising aspiring rugby talents had an opportunity to tackle a legitimate international opponent in Southern France, and they did just that.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
For only the second time ever, Georgia was able to bring Japan's Brave Blossom down, a first on Japanese soil for the Lelos.
Georgian international Nika Abuladze is close to signing a deal with Top14 side Montpellier, moving from the Exeter Chiefs to Bernard Laporte’s setup just one year after joining the Gallagher Premiership side, as reported by French media.
Prop Tomas Francis, full-back Liam Williams and centre George North also crossed.
Top 14 club Brive have made some key signings for the 2021-22 season, announcing six new contracts on Christmas Day.
With the World Rugby U20 Championship potentially postponed or cancelled, RugbyPass take a look at the top 50 U20 players in the world currently.
Australia and France have both dealt to their semi-final opposition in the U20 World Championship and will now duke it out in the final. Elsewhere, there were a number of upsets in the lower-ranked finals.