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Anton Segner’s first All Blacks squad call gives Dave Rennie a fresh loose-forward option as New Zealand prepare for France, Italy and Ireland.

Miles Amatosero’s first Wallabies squad call-up gives Joe Schmidt a lock with obvious edge, but Australia need that physical bite to come with Test-match control.

Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain as Dave Rennie starts his tenure with four uncapped players and a heavy Hurricanes influence in his first New Zealand squad.

Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad arrives with the Hurricanes’ record Super Rugby final still fresh, making New Zealand’s selection debate sharper than usual.

Henry Pollock and Fin Smith have turned Northampton’s title into a sharp England selection question before Steve Borthwick names his summer squad.

Alex Coles coming through Northampton’s title run gives Steve Borthwick a stronger case to protect Maro Itoje before England’s South Africa test.

Steve Borthwick wants to rest Maro Itoje this summer, but England’s France defeat and lock-depth concerns make the call more complicated.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s account of the Bath supporter incident should not be allowed to disappear beneath Exeter’s Premiership final defeat and England’s summer selection debate.

Paul James has joined Wales’ coaching staff on a full-time basis, giving Steve Tandy a clearer scrum-development plan before the Nations Championship.

Blues Women’s 27-26 win over Chiefs Manawa gives Super Rugby Aupiki an early title-race jolt and sharpens the Black Ferns pathway picture.

Rob Baxter’s post-final challenge gives Exeter Chiefs a clear next step after a Premiership campaign that restored belief without ending in silverware.

Dafydd Jenkins’ post-final message gives Exeter’s Premiership final defeat a sharper Wales angle after Northampton’s 26-17 win at Twickenham.