I like to take a look at the squads to see how many players are lost from each club.
As I play Superbru, I need to know which teams are significantly weakened.
WALES SQUAD vs Italy
Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North, Dan Biggar, Mike Phillips; Gethin Jenkins, Richard Hibbard, Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs, Ian Evans, Ryan Jones (C), Justin Tipuric, Toby Faletau.
REPLACEMENTS: Ken Owens, Paul James, Craig Mitchell, Alun Wyn Jones, Sam Warburton, Lloyd Williams, James Hook, Scott Williams.
wales 35 man 6 nations squad
Captain Sam Warburton will lead the side as they prepare to defend their 2012 RBS 6 Nations title and will be joined in the squad by uncapped Blues back-row colleagues Josh Navidi and Andries Pretorius.
Second row duo James King (Ospreys) and Andrew Coombs (Dragons) have also been called into the squad for the first time alongside Ospreys wing Eli Walker.
Wales' interim head coach has named an experienced contingent in the front row which is bolstered by the return of Jones (Ospreys) and Mitchell (Exeter Chiefs), who feature alongside Gethin Jenkins (Toulon), Paul James (Bath), Scott Andrews (Blues) and Ryan Bevington (Ospreys). Matthew Rees (Scarlets), Ken Owens (Scarlets) and Richard Hibbard (Ospreys) are all named at hooker.
Ian Evans (Ospreys), Lou Reed (Blues) and Josh Turnbull (Scarlets) who all featured in the Autumn squad remain in the 35-man group and are joined by King and Coombs. Former Wales Under 20 second row, King, 22, has impressed for the Ospreys this term domestically and in Europe and will vie for a second row berth with Dragons forward Coombs. The 28-year-old, who can also play in the back row, has caught the eye of the Welsh management this season. Injuries to Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Bradley Davies (Blues) and Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) have ruled them out of initial selection.
In the back row, captain Warburton is named alongside experienced Ryan Jones (Ospreys), Toby Faletau (Dragons), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys) and Aaron Shingler (Scarlets). Former Wales Under 20 captain Navidi is rewarded for his performances this season with his first call-up to the National squad as is 27 year-old Blues captain Pretorius. Born in Nelspruit, South Africa, Pretorius will add fire-power to the back row options and qualifies on residency.
In the backline Mike Phillips (Bayonne), Lloyd Williams (Blues) and Tavis Knoyle (Scarlets) will contest the number nine jersey. They will be joined at half-back by Dan Biggar (Ospreys) and James Hook (Perpignan), with Rhys Priestland (Scarlets) unavailable for selection due to injury.
The experience in the backline continues with Blues trio Alex Cuthbert, Jamie Roberts and Leigh Halfpenny all named alongside Jonathan Davies, George North Scott Williams and Liam Williams (all Scarlets). ASM Clermont Auvergne full-back Lee Byrne returns to the squad after missing out during the Autumn campaign. Eli Walker continues the trend of players progressing through the WRU elite pathway structure having starred for Wales Under 20 last year and he is rewarded for his recent form with a first call-up.
The players called up are forwards: Jon Welsh, Dougie Hall, Tom Ryder, John Barclay (all Glasgow Warriors), Alasdair Dickinson and Richie Vernon (Sale Sharks) and Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby), backs: Sean Kennedy, Alex Dunbar, Peter Horne, Peter Murchie (all Glasgow Warriors), Tom Heathcote (Bath Rugby) and Nikki Walker (Worcester Warriors).
The Scotland team to play Ireland is due to be announced on Wednesday.
Scotland squad
Backs
Max Evans
Stuart Hogg
Peter Horne
Ruaridh Jackson
Greig Laidlaw
Sean Lamont
Sean Maitland
Peter Murchie
Henry Pyrgos
Matthew Scott
Tim Visser
Duncan Weir
SCOTLAND - FORWARDS
John Beattie
Kelly Brown
Geoff Cross
David Denton
Ross Ford
Grant Gilchrist
Ryan Grant
Richie Gray
Dougie Hall
Jim Hamilton
Robert Harley
Alastair Kellock
Moray Low
Pat MacArthur
Euan Murray
Alasdair Strokosch
Ross Rennie
SCOTLAND - UNAVAILABLE PLAYERS
Kyle Traynor
Scott Lawson
John Barclay
Rory Lawson
Lee Jones
Nick De Luca
Joe Ansbro
Italy
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker 26 December 1984 (age 28) 50 Italy Benetton Treviso
Davide Giazzon Hooker 16 January 1986 (age 27) 7 Italy Zebre
Martin Castrogiovanni Prop 21 October 1981 (age 31) 93 England Leicester Tigers
Lorenzo Cittadini Prop 17 December 1982 (age 30) 18 Italy Benetton Treviso
Alberto de Marchi Prop 13 March 1986 (age 26) 6 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Lo Cicero Prop 7 May 1976 (age 36) 100 France Racing Metro
Michele Rizzo Prop 16 September 1982 (age 30) 5 Italy Benetton Treviso
Joshua Furno Lock 21 October 1989 (age 23) 6 France Narbonne
Quintin Geldenhuys Lock 19 June 1981 (age 31) 35 Italy Zebre
Francesco Minto Lock 20 May 1987 (age 25) 4 Italy Benetton Treviso
Antonio Pavanello Lock 13 October 1982 (age 30) 15 Italy Benetton Treviso
Robert Barbieri Flanker 5 June 1984 (age 28) 27 Italy Benetton Treviso
Paul Derbyshire Flanker 3 November 1986 (age 26) 18 Italy Benetton Treviso
Simone Favaro Flanker 7 November 1988 (age 24) 18 Italy Benetton Treviso
Alessandro Zanni Flanker 31 January 1984 (age 29) 71 Italy Benetton Treviso
Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 12 September 1983 (age 29) 93 France Stade Francais
Manoa Vosawai Number 8 12 August 1983 (age 29) 10 Italy Benetton Treviso
Tobias Botes Scrum-half 26 April 1984 (age 28) 10 Italy Benetton Treviso
Edoardo Gori Scrum-half 5 March 1990 (age 22) 21 Italy Benetton Treviso
Kristopher Burton Fly-half 4 August 1980 (age 32) 20 Italy Benetton Treviso
Luciano Orquera Fly-half 12 October 1981 (age 31) 31 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Benvenuti Centre 12 December 1990 (age 22) 25 Italy Benetton Treviso
Gonzalo Canale Centre 11 November 1982 (age 30) 79 France La Rochelle
Gonzalo Garcia Centre 18 February 1984 (age 29) 25 Italy Zebre
Alberto Sgarbi Centre 26 November 1986 (age 26) 24 Italy Benetton Treviso
Tommaso Iannone Wing 16 September 1990 (age 22) 1 Italy Benetton Treviso
Luke McLean Wing 29 June 1987 (age 25) 43 Italy Benetton Treviso
Giovanbattista Venditti Wing 27 March 1990 (age 22) 11 Italy Zebre
Paolo Buso Fullback 28 July 1986 (age 26) 1 Italy Zebre
Andrea Masi Fullback 30 March 1981 (age 31) 74 England London Wasps
France
vs Italy team
15 Yoann Huget
14 Wesley Fofana
13 Florian Fritz
12 Maxime Mermoz
11 Benjamin Fall
10 Frédéric Michalak
9 Maxime Machenaud
8 Louis Picamoles
7 Fulgence Ouedraogo
6 Thierry Dusautoir
5 Yoann Maestri
4 Pascal Papé (c)
3 Nicolas Mas
2 Dimitri Szarzewski
1 Yannick Forestier
Replacements: 16 Benjamin Kayser, 17 Vincent Debaty, 18 Luc Ducalcon, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Damien Chouly, 21 Morgan Parra, 22 Francois Trinh-Duc, 23 Mathieu Bastareaud
England vs Ireland
Stuart Lancaster has named the following team to play Ireland this Sunday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Kick-off is at 3pm.
15. Alex Goode (Saracens, 7 caps)
14. Chris Ashton (Saracens, 30 caps)
13. Brad Barritt (Saracens, 12 caps)
12. Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
11. Mike Brown (Harlequins, 12 caps)
10. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 13 caps)
9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 29 caps)
1. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 6 caps)
2. Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)
3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 36 caps)
4. Joe Launchbury (London Wasps, 5 caps)
5. Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers, 13 caps)
6. James Haskell (London Wasps, 46 caps)
7. Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, capt, 13 caps)
8. Tom Wood (Northampton Saints, 14 caps)
Replacements
16. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints, 43 caps)
17. David Wilson (Bath Rugby, 23 caps)
18. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 5 caps)
19. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 16 caps)
20. Thomas Waldrom (Leicester Tigers, 4 caps)
21. Danny Care (Harlequins, 38 caps)
22. Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers, 54 caps)
23. Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers, 17 caps)
England Senior training squad (25)
Chris Ashton (Saracens)
Brad Barritt (Saracens)
Mike Brown (Harlequins)
Danny Care (Harlequins)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
Owen Farrell (Saracens)
Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers)
Alex Goode (Saracens)
Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)
James Haskell (London Wasps)
Joe Launchbury (London Wasps)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
Joe Marler (Harlequins)
Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers)
Chris Robshaw (Harlequins)
David Strettle (Saracens)
Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)
Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby)
Billy Vunipola (London Wasps)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
Thomas Waldrom (Leicester Tigers)
David Wilson (Bath Rugby)
Tom Wood (Northampton Saints)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) will stay in camp for ongoing treatment on an ankle injury.
The following players have this evening been released to return to their Aviva Premiership clubs:
Mouritz Botha (Saracens)
Freddie Burns (Gloucester Rugby)
Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints)
Ben Foden (Northampton Saints)
Will Fraser (Saracens)
Jonathan Joseph (London Irish)
Matt Kvesic (Worcester Warriors)
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