France clinched a dramatic 21-19 victory over world champions South Africa in the Nations Championship, withstanding late forward pressure to earn only their second win against the Springboks in 11 Tests.
A look at three major talking points from the Nations Championship, featuring Henry Pollock's versatility for England, Ireland's pursuit of perfection, and a high-scoring Murrayfield clash.
Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant win over Italy.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South Africa's clash against France at the Stade de France.
France coach Fabien Galthie faces a fly-half crisis ahead of the clash with world champions South Africa after Romain Ntamack suffered a tournament-ending shoulder injury during their win over Fiji.
The Springboks ran in nine tries to overwhelm an injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin
Springboks defence coach Jerry Flannery says a fearless collective effort and tactical discipline will be vital to withstand Italy's set-piece threat in Turin.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa cannot afford to underestimate Italy ahead of their Nations Championship clash in Turin, despite the Azzurri's winless run.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced 23-man squad to face Italy in Turin, with lock Salmaan Moerat making his season debut following injury.
Gregor Townsend has urged Scotland to target a strong finish in the Nations Championship to build crucial momentum ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Leicester Fainga'anuku has returned to the All Blacks squad as a loose forward for their northern tour, while Codie Taylor captains the injury-hit side.
Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson, son of 1999 World Cup winner David Wilson, has earned his first Wallabies call-up as coach Les Kiss names Australia's squad for the Nations Championship.
Former Eastern Province and Sharks centre Jeremy Ward has been invited to train with France's national squad ahead of their upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
