Marlie Packer returns to captain England for their WXV match against New Zealand on Sunday
Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins looks increasingly unlikely to be fit for the autumn internationals.
Former England rugby union and rugby league stars will take part in a unique hybrid match at Headingley next month to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
England fly-half George Ford does not require surgery on his torn thigh muscle and could be fit for autumn internationals.
Ireland's women produced an upset as they stunned world champions New Zealand 29-27 in their opening WXV1 clash in Vancouver.
The Red Roses opened their WXV1 campaign with a convincing 61-21 win over the USA with eight different try scorers in Vancouver on Sunday.
South Africa secured their first Rugby Championship title for five years, and just a second since 2009, after a dominant 48-7 victory over Argentina.
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