Gregor Townsend is convinced Scotland's poor record versus Ireland will hold little significance in their Six Nations clash on Sunday.
Ellis Genge views the final two rounds of the Six Nations as the ultimate barometer of the advances made so far during Steve Borthwick's England rebuild.
Owen Farrell has been working with Jonny Wilkinson to reverse the goalkicking slump that has affected him throughout the Six Nations.
Wales star Taulupe Faletau says it is "hard to give your all" against the crushing contractual and financial backdrop that has engulfed Welsh regional rugby.
Ireland will be boosted by Johnny Sexton's return ahead of the Six Nations clash with Scotland on Sunday.
Grant Gilchrist will miss the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after being handed a three-week ban following his red card in the last match away to France.