Referee the only concern as Schmidt names expected team

‘I haven’t had any conversations with Wayne,’ Schmidt said on Wednesday

Six Nations team by team guide: Wales

Fixtures fall nicely and Rob Howley has form as coach, but lack of creativity a weakness

Saracens line up Munster’s record of 13 consecutive European wins

European Champions Cup previews: Irish international Martin Moore continues at tighthead prop for Wasps

The weekend’s Champions Cup team news

Ian Madigan misses out for Bordeaux, as does Gareth Steenson for opponents Exeter Chiefs

Ulster look to continue their positive start this weekend

Scarlets coach: ‘We had to play our best game out there last year to get the win’

Wales forced into two changes for Italy clash

Frontrow crisis means Aaron Jarvis and uncapped Rob Evans start against strong Italy pack

Ireland U-20s aiming to bounce back to winning ways in Wales

Outhalf Ross Byrne says team determined to purge frustrations of home defeat to England

Connacht braced for vital Scarlets test

Pat Lam’s side eager to protect their top six status against their closest pursuers

Joseph strikes as England draw first blood in Six Nations

Bath centre caps dynamic display with brilliant second-half score against Wales

Wales wing George North ready to take on the Springboks

Uncapped players Gareth Davies and Matthew Morgan included among the replacements

Captain O’Connell the only Irishman in Lions starting 15

Gatland praises Munster lock for leadership role ahead of clash with Barbarians

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