Wales second-rower Alun-Wyn Jones thought his costly sin-binning against England might jeopardise his international career.
Lewis Moody has urged his England team-mates to follow his enthusiastic lead in Sunday's RBS Six Nations clash with Italy.
Stephen Ferris has been given extra time to recover from injury ahead of the crunch RBS Six Nations clash with France.
Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has kept his place, but Wales coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has axed Phil Godman for the RBS Six Nations clash against Wales.
Ronan O'Gara believes mental toughness has been the key to his longevity with Ireland as he prepares to win his 95th cap.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| RBS Six Nations | |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| RBS Six Nations | |
| 14:00 | Wales vs Scotland |
| 16:30 | France vs Ireland |
| Sunday 14th February | |
| 14:30 | Italy vs England |
| Friday 26th February | |
| 20:00 | Wales vs France |
| Saturday 27th February | |
| 13:30 | Italy vs Scotland |
| 16:00 | England vs Ireland |
| Saturday 13th March | |
| 14:30 | Ireland vs Wales |
| 17:00 | Scotland vs England |
| Sunday 14th March | |
| 14:30 | France vs Italy |
| Saturday 20th March | |
| 14:30 | Wales vs Italy |
| 17:00 | Ireland vs Scotland |
| 19:45 | France vs England |
| Result |
|---|
| RBS Six Nations |
| Sunday 7th February |
| RBS Six Nations |
| Scotland 9 - 18 France |
| Saturday 6th February |
| England 30 - 17 Wales |
| Ireland 29 - 11 Italy |
Stuart Barnes says a change of outlook will help England, as will a change of personnel against Italy.
Skysports.com names its team of the weekend from the opening round of RBS Six Nations matches.