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Italy captain Sergio Parisse returns to training on Tuesday ahead of the Azzuri’s clash against Ireland on Sunday, which the number eight aims to be fit for.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter admits his side are under pressure after six straight defeats – but claims talking about it ahead of Saturday’s match in Italy will only make matters worse.

Saints star Tom Wood will captain England in their World Cup warm-up match against France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Five Saracens players have been named as part of an experimental England side which will face France at Twickenham in a World Cup warm-up match.