FC Andorra manager Carles Manso says Jesus Owono will have the space to decide whether to return to football following Jesus de Miguel's death. The goalkeeper is spending time with his family.
Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal's delayed arrival with Spain is a medical decision, not preferential treatment. The Barcelona winger is expected to join the squad on Friday after receiving treatment for right-knee discomfort.
Beauden Barrett will lead New Zealand for the first time in his 149th international. Dave Rennie has named eight new starters, including two players making their first Test starts.
Andy Farrell has named James McNabney among Ireland’s replacements and made seven changes for Fiji. Injuries force Nick Timoney to number eight, while Mack Hansen switches to full-back.
Rory McIlroy shared third after the DP World Tour Championship's opening round, two shots behind Joost Luiten. He led the nine players still in contention for the Race to Dubai title.
Katherine Fraser took 3-10 and scored 45 as Scotland opened the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy with a seven-wicket victory. Scotland reached 95-3 in 13.1 overs after dismissing Papua New Guinea for 93.
