Luke Cowan-Dickie's hopes of playing any part in England's Six Nations have been dashed after Exeter boss Rob Baxter confirmed he will not return to action until the end of the season.
Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel is adamant that his organisation have no plans to expand the championship by including South Africa.
Streaming giant Netflix are set to cover this year's Six Nations Championship, following all the teams in a docuseries that is scheduled to air in 2024.
Owen Farrell will be available for the start of England's Six Nations against Scotland on February 4 after receiving a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Italy prop Cherif Traore has called out his teammates after receiving a rotten banana during Benetton's Secret Santa.
New England head coach Steve Borthwick has put talk of the World Cup to one side and insisted his full focus is on the upcoming Six Nations.