Macleod: Wales ready to fight
Wales flanker Josh Macleod believes it’s not beyond them to spring a surprise against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Dupont: Everyone believes in Jalibert
Captain Antoine Dupont has thrown his full support behind flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert ahead of France’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on Thursday.
Superbru: France edge Ireland, England whack Wales
France get their Six Nations defence off to the perfect start in Paris, while England hammer Wales at Twickenham, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
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Galthie backs Dupont to raise France’s bar
Fabien Galthie has outlined Antoine Dupont’s mandate ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France.
Ex-Italy lock backs Rassie’s bold statement
South African-born former Italy lock Carlo del Fava hopes Rassie Erasmus’ call on Italy is correct.
Prendergast brothers start for Ireland
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday.
Fit-again Dupont partners Jalibert
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris.
Buoyant England relish high expectations
England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland’s grip on the competition.
‘Ireland will always be title contenders’
Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title.
