Neil Powell confirms that Siya Kolisi will skipper the Sharks during their first Champions Cup campaign, but Lukhanyo Am retains the captaincy for the United Rugby Championship.
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson has announced that England fly-half Marcus Smith will be absent for the rest of 2022 after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for the Red Rose.
Harlequins sealed a narrow win over London Irish at the Stoop, while Northampton proved too strong for Bristol at Ashton Gate in Saturday's Premiership's action.
The Barbarians have added former Wasps head coach Lee Blackett to their staff over November while there's a report Marland Yarde could make his rugby comeback.
Marcus Smith will resume making tea for Owen Farrell as the England playmakers hope to develop their creative relationship during the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.
Planet Rugby delves into key talking points ahead of this weekend's Premiership and United Rugby Championship action with the autumn Tests on the horizon.