Across the sea toUlster where another player has the opportunity to make his debut as Billy Burns appeared on the Rugby Pod to discuss his feelings about his first call-up to the Ireland squad.

Despite growing up supporting England, and playing for the under-18 and under-20 sides, Burns believes he’s ‘as passionate as ever for Ireland’ and can’t wait to get stuck in.

While club teammate Jacob Stockdale is targeting further success in Europe after his side made the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup.

Over in Scotland, there was good news as scrum-half Ali Price decided to extended his stay atGlasgow Warriors.

Having been with the team for six seasons, the Scottish international couldn’t hold back his pride at being part of the ‘special club’.

🗣 @AlistairPrice: “I met Danny (Wilson) when he started out with Scotland - I’ve spoken to him quite a bit over the last couple of months and I get on with him really well.”pic.twitter.com/8v1JtLjhCS
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) January 21, 2020

While Warriors centre Paddy Kelly believes teammate Ratu Tagive is ‘up to the mark’ after he received a shock call-up to the Scotland squad.

In Wales, there was more contract news as Steff Evans turned down interest from French clubs to put pen to paper in a new deal with theScarlets.