Llanelli have had to endure a horrid programme of three games in six days at the start of their campaign.

Llanelli Scarlets 15 Edinburgh 21

Hugh Vyvyan will captain England in next Sunday’s non-cap clash against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Worcester’s bid to join the Zurich Premiership in England has hit a snag after the Rugby Football Union delayed a decision on whether they were eligible for promotion due to a threat of legal action.

England Under-21s 27 Ireland Under-21s 19