Here are your rugby evening headlines for Saturday, February 1.
Warburton expects Gatland to send for Llewellyn
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says he expects Warren Gatland to turn to Max Llewellyn after Owen Watkin's knee injury.
The Ospreys centre left the Stade de France on crutches on Friday night with a suspected ACL injury.
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There's no word on when or even if Gatland will bring in a replacement, with Wales heading straight to Nice to prepare for their must-win clash against Italy in Rome.
But Warburton believes Gatland could bring in-form Gloucester centre Llewellyn into the squad, even though he initially overlooked him. Llewellyn's exclusion, along with that of Gareth Anscombe, left many pundits and fans shocked.
"I think people are surprised with Gareth Anscombe," Warburton said on the BBC. "We've got two great guys who are very talented in Ben Thomas and Dan Edwards who can play 10, but you need experience at 10 in international level.
"That's why people are surprised. Mason Grady is injured. He was our biggest ball carrier along with Max Llewellyn in games gone by.
"But without Mason and Max, you think who is our go-forward guy. You think now with Owen Watkin being out, they might bring in Max Llewellyn - who has been in good form for Gloucester.
"But for some reason we're not aware of, the coaches don't think that he's deemed to be good enough to play international rugby. Don't know why, we've had some snippets as to why, but I expect him to come in now."
Scotland hold off Italy in Edinburgh
A Huw Jones hat-trick was enough for Scotland to get past Italy 31-19 in their opening Six Nations fixture in Edinburgh.
Gregor Townsend's side had raced into a early lead after Rory Darge and Jones had crossed for tries in the opening nine minutes.
The boot of Tommaso Allan kept Italy in touch, before scrum-half Ben White pushed the home side further ahead with a third score.
More penalties from Allan brought Italy back within touching distance, before an intercept try for Italy centre Juan Ignacio Brex levelled the scores heading into the final quarter.
A winning start to the Six Nations for Italy, who host Wales next weekend looked on the cards, but two more scores from Jones after the hour-mark sealed victory for Scotland.
Another Welsh team 'nilled'
A second Welsh team were kept scoreless this weekend as Brython Thunder were beaten 58-0 by Clovers at the Kingspan.
The day after Wales' men national team lost 43-0 in France, Brython conceded 10 tries as they were once again beaten in the Celtic Challenge.
It's now six defeats from six for Brython, who had just three Wales internationals in their ranks for the heavy loss.
Clover opened the scoring when lock Jayne Clohessy crossed from close-range, before centre Anna McGann went over following a break by wing Chisom Ugwueru.
Lock Clohessy then crossed for two more scores either side of prop Sophie Barrett's bonus point try, before wing Amme Leigh Costigan made it 34-0 at half-time.
Further scores from Ugwueru, Barrett, McGann and Costigan completed the rout in the second-half.
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster leaves Racing 92
By Duncan Bech, PA
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has left Racing 92 with immediate effect.
Lancaster’s 18-month spell with the Parisians has ended after they failed to qualify for the knockout phase of the Investec Champions Cup, finishing second from bottom in their pool.
They have also struggled domestically and sit 12th in the Top 14, just two points above the relegation zone.
Owen Farrell joined the club last summer but has been affected by a groin injury, hampering his ability to contribute to their season.
“Racing 92 and Stuart Lancaster have decided to end their collaboration with immediate effect,” a statement read.
“Racing 92 thanks Stuart Lancaster and wishes him the best for his future. For his part, Stuart wishes Racing 92 the best for the end of this season and for future seasons.”
Wallabies star pulls out of club debut
Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is still waiting to make his club debut after pulling out of a pre-season friendly with the Waratahs.
The rugby convert made his debut for Australia in the autumn, instantly making an impression in the win over England at Twickenham.
However, it now appears he'll have to wait until the start of Super Rugby to make his club bow.
He had been named at full-back in the Waratahs team to face the ACT Brumbies, but he pulled out ahead of the 36-36 draw in Bowral because of a knee problem.
However, his club insist the 21-year-old would have played were it a competitive match and are hopeful he'll be ready for the season opener against the Highlanders on February 14.
“It’s a minor issue, he just pulled up a little bit sore,” coach Dan McKellar said. “Rest, recovery, physio treatment and we’re hoping he’ll train Wednesday.”
As for what position he'll play, McKellar wouldn't commit to an answer, saying: “We’ll see how he goes at training and nail down his position over the next couple of weeks."
