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Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why defensive aggressor Felix Jones will drive new-look England

Steve Borthwick's World Cup-winning lieutenant could be the most influential voice in the coaching box.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Faz, Fabien and a fabled Friday night

Ireland made a talked-up French side look very ordinary and they must be odds on to win back-to-back Grand Slams

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Six Nations: How Big Joe McCarthy destroyed the French juggernaut

Ireland's young lock delivered a coming-of-age performance in the Marseille cauldron.

Opinion
Owain Jones

Unlikely Welsh resurgence offers hope for trek to Twickenham

After a horror show in the first-half, an inexperienced Welsh side showed ambition to give Scotland the fright of their lives

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Carter Gordon and the Rebels without a cause

As the Melbourne franchise battles financial strife, Australia's talented young 10 faces an uncertain future.

Interview
David Ferguson

'Nothing comes easy for Scotland in Cardiff – you have to earn it'

Two heroes of previous Scotland wins in Cardiff explain how the current side can end 22 years of hurt.

Exclusive
Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'I genuinely think it’s a really exciting time to be an England fan'

With a team in transition, Italy in Rome presents a potential banana skin but there is much to savour with this new England team

Opinion
Neil Squires

Nine reasons to be thankful for the Six Nations

From Finn Russell to 'cheesecake' via Shaun Edwards' thunder face, a sideways look at what to expect in this year's Championship

Opinion
Mark Orders

Gatland forced to play a youthful hand as golden generation ebbs away

Wales have been forced to drum up their own hype with neutral observers writing them off before the tournament has started

Exclusive
Daniel Gallan

Tommaso Allan: 'English press are nasty and brutal - I don't envy English players'

The veteran Italian reflects on a brutal World Cup, life in England and new beginnings for the Azzurri.

Analysis
Gavin Mortimer

Old timers back in vogue as France favour Springboks' approach

Fabien Galthié opts for experience over youth to help France recover from their World Cup setback.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'An England captain has to be more than a mere figurehead'

Jamie George is hugely experienced and a popular member of the squad and his relationship with Steve Borthwick will be pivotal

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