Bath and Worcester will both feel they should have come away from Sixways triumphant after an error-laden game ended 12-12. 

Lewis Moody insists England's wounded players are "chomping at the bit" to prove their army of critics wrong when they face New Zealand. 

Wales wing Shane Williams believes Brian O'Driscoll should succeed him as International Rugby Board player of the year. 

Jonny Wilkinson has warned England will have to toughen up if they are to stand any chance of overturning the odds and beating New Zealand. 

Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron has announced his intention to retire at the end of the current season. 

James Hook readily admits that full-back is not his preferred position but he could end the autumn series as one of Wales' best performers. 

George Smith has been restored as openside flanker in the only change to Australia's starting team to face Scotland at Murrayfield. 

Prop Wian du Preez will make his international debut against Italy after being named as one of four changes to South Africa's pack. 

England have handed Ayoola Erinle his first Test start after manager Martin Johnson opted for power over finesse against the All Blacks. 

Italy coach Nick Mallett has made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Test against world champions South Africa. 

Wales lock Bradley Davies has withdrawn because of an ankle injury and will bereplaced by Jonathan Thomas. 

All Black playmaker Dan Carter was included in a near full-strength New Zealand side for Saturday's Twickenham encounter against England. 

Neemia Tialata and Cory Jane will be told off by All Blacks coach Graham Henry for revealing on Twitter they had been left out of the team.