Overview
- England make seven changes for Fiji with Ellis Genge captaining, Fin Smith starting at fly-half, Marcus Smith covering full-back after Freddie Steward’s hand injury, and Chandler Cunningham-South handed the No. 8 jersey.
- George Ford misses out as Steve Borthwick persists with a 6–2 bench split, promoting Maro Itoje to the bench and recalling Ollie Lawrence to partner Fraser Dingwall in midfield.
- Fiji confirm a Caleb Muntz–led backline featuring Josua Tuisova and Kalaveti Ravouvou in midfield, Jiuta Wainiqolo and Salesi Rayasi in the back three, and Viliame Mata at No. 8 for Twickenham.
- Scotland omit Duhan van der Merwe, Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson for New Zealand, starting Kyle Steyn on the wing, Rory Hutchinson at centre and D’Arcy Rae at tighthead in a reshaped XV.
- South Africa select Siya Kolisi to win his 100th cap against France as Rassie Erasmus leaves out Ethan Hooker and Kwagga Smith, brings in Boan Venter and Thomas du Toit up front, and pairs Jesse Kriel with Damian de Allende in midfield.