The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.
France captain Thierry Dusautoir said he and his team may have come out of the World Cup final with their heads held high but they can afford no slip-ups against Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom will skipper of the Waratahs for the 2012 Super Rugby season, taking over from retired New South wales legened Phil Waugh.
New England captain Chris Robshaw admits he has never even set foot inside Murrayfield as he prepares to lead his country out on Saturday.
The Stormers' pre-season clash against the Cheetahs weekend will be the last chance for fringe players to impress coach Allister Coetzee before he names his squad ahead of the Super Rugby season.
Stuart Lancaster has no concerns about making Chris Robshaw skipper - making him one of the most inexperienced captains in England history.
Andy Robinson has had much to contemplate over his selection ahead of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations opener with England on Saturday.
Edinburgh loose forward David Denton has recovered from injury and will train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield as they step up preparations for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England.
Edinburgh back-row forward David Denton has recovered from injury and will train with the Scotland squad at Murrayfield on Monday.
The Ireland management have named a 32-man squad as preparations reach their final stages for the team's opening match of the 2012 Six Nations against Wales next Sunday.
The Sharks are in the market for a world class prop, following the injury setback suffered by Springbok Tendai Mtawarira.
Ireland have included five uncapped players among a 32-man squad named ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.
Bath have announced a new three-year contract for their England full-back Nick Abendanon.
Chris Robshaw was today unveiled by head coach Stuart Lancaster as England captain for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.
Interim England coach Stuart Lancaster has named inspirational Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw as captain for their first Six Nations Test against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is happy with the way that the depth in his squad is developing ahead of the Super Rugby season, but warned that heaping pressure on young shoulders is not the way to do it.
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