Today's rugby headlines as Jeremy Guscott quits BBC Six Nations job and new show revealed

Here are the rugby morning headlines on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Jeremy Guscott will not be part of the BBC's Six Nations coverage for the first time in more than 20 years, according to reports.

MailOnline report Guscott has stepped down from his punditry role to "focus on other business interests" as the channel launches a revamped line-up.

Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson will take on leading roles for the 2022 tournament, while a new Rugby Special highlights programme will also air on Sundays throughout the tournament. That will be hosted Ugo Monye, who regularly appears on BT Sport, at 6pm every week.

Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies remains part of the line-up, with Eddie Butler and Brian Moore still part of the commentary team.

Gabby Logan will be the lead presenter of live TV coverage, with John Inverdale having previously stepped down.

The BBC will show Wales' three home matches against Scotland, France and Italy.

Wales captain Dan Biggar says that Johnny Sexton "would be very near the top" in terms of the most difficult opponent he's faced during his rugby career.

The fly-half rivals - 2017 British and Irish Lions colleagues in New Zealand - are set for the latest of their many career battles when Ireland and Wales kick off this season's Guinness Six Nations on Saturday.

Between them, they have won 196 caps for their countries and amassed almost 1,500 points, and their influence shows no sign of waning.

"Whenever I get asked who has been the most difficult person to play against of the last 10-12 years, there is no doubt Johnny's name would be very near the top," Biggar said.

"He is very similar to myself in terms of the drive, the will to win, scrapping for absolutely everything on the field.

"It's a testament to