Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting even higher standards from his side when they face Italy in the second round of the Six Nations on Sunday at Aviva Stadium.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes for the upcoming Six Nations campaign clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
Warren Gatland has made seven changes to the starting lineup for Wales' clash against England in the Six Nations, with George North returning for the visit to Twickenham.
Elliot Millar-Mills' debut for Scotland meant he became the third member of his family to become a full international, with the prop now set to face France in the Six Nations this weekend.
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed that Ellis Genge has returned to training ahead of the second round of the Six Nations game against Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Andy Farrell's side produced one of their finest performances against France but complacency is a luxury they cannot afford if they are to achieve back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams.
Scotland managed to withstand a second half fightback from Wales as they sealed a thrilling 27-26 victory in their opening game of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
France centre Gael Fickou heaped praises on Ireland following their victory in the opening round of the Six Nations tournament at Orange Velodrome on Friday.
Italy’s Seb Negri is back with his latest column for TRU where he reflects on a disappointing World Cup, looks ahead to a new era for the Azzurri and discusses his role in the new Netflix 'Full Contact' series.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has handed Kyle Rowe his first start at fullback in the upcoming Six Nations opening clash against Wales to be played on Saturday.