Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.
Wales are confident they can avert a second-row crisis in this season's Six Nations after Bradley Davies' tournament-ending ban.
Wales lock Bradley Davies has been handed a seven-week ban for his tip-tackle during the Six Nations win over Ireland.
Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash in Wales, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made two changes to his side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England in Rome.
Six Nations outsiders Italy have made two changes, bringing in some experience for their historic debut at Rome's Stadio Olimpico for the visit of England on Saturday.
Ireland internationals Keith Earls and Denis Leamy have both agreed new two-year contracts to remain at Munster.
Assistant coach Neil Jenkins insists Wales will not underestimate Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.
Ben Morgan has revealed the punishing training regime that helped turn him from a part-time builder into a full England international.
Toulouse lock Yoan Maestri says cleaning up his act on the pitch is the reason he has made the progress required which sees him rewarded with his first start for France against Ireland on Saturday.
Scotland coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves.
Ireland can rebound from their opening Six Nations defeat by Wales when they travel to France this weekend, but they will need to focus on their own performance according to talismanic centre Brian O'Driscoll.
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