Western Force lock Jeremy Thrush spoke about his playing comeback despite initially retiring following the conclusion of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ireland will be without tighthead prop Finlay Bealham for the remainder of the Six Nations after he was ruled out with a knee injury sustained in Italy.
France maintained their hopes of retaining the Six Nations title and in turn ended Scotland’s chances of winning the Grand Slam thanks to a 32-21 triumph.
Asafo Aumua caught the eye with an excellent try assist for the Hurricanes in their 47-13 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Reds in Townsville on Saturday.
Mark Telea showed his class with a clinical finish as the Blues got their Super Rugby Pacific campaign off to a fine start with a 60-20 win over the Highlanders.
Debutant Taniela Rakuro was the Fjian Drua's match-winner when he scored a try in the dying moments of Saturday's clash with Moana Pasifika in Auckland.
Bristol claimed the derby spoils against Bath on Friday as they won 15-13 in a result that leaves the latter rooted to the foot of the Premiership table.
