New captains, absent stars and fresh faces – Six Nations talking points
The Rugby World Cup done and dusted until 2027, attention now turns to this season’s Guinness Six Nations and a battle for European supremacy.
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'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
Five new captains give Six Nations fresh feel
LONDON : A post-Rugby World Cup Six Nations always has something of a reset feel about it but this year's championship, featuring five new captains, a new coach and missing four icons of the sport, feels even more like the start of the next four-year cycle.
France duo Jelonch and Meafou out of Ireland game
French back-row forward Anthony Jelonch has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after sustaining knee ligament damage and has been replaced in the squad by uncapped Alexandre Roumat.
Alldritt to skipper France in Six Nations Championship
PARIS : Number eight Gregory Alldritt will captain France in the Six Nations Championship after taking over from Antoine Dupont, who will miss the tournament to focus on the French Sevens side that competes at the Paris Olympic Games later this year.
George and Aldritt handed captaincy roles for Six Nations
England and France will have new captains for the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie George and Gregory Alldritt assuming the respective roles for the upcoming tournament.
'That dude's a freak' - Ireland wing James Lowe won't miss Antoine Dupont danger in Six Nations
James Lowe says he's not exactly disappointed that Ireland won’t have to deal with Antoine Dupont in this season’s Guinness Six Nations.
Toulouse too good not to punish mistakes - Nick Timoney
Nick Timoney conceded that Ulster were well short of the standard required after their Investec Champions Cup defeat to Toulouse.