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Will wounded Ireland shuffle pack for Italy game?
Will wounded Ireland shuffle pack for Italy game?

Head coach Andy Farrell has largely been a loyal selector throughout his Ireland tenure but will last week's heavy loss in Paris lead to changes for Italy in Dublin on Saturday?

The questions Townsend must answer before Calcutta Cup
The questions Townsend must answer before Calcutta Cup

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has decisions to make about the back three, at hooker and at lock before Saturday's match against England.

'It's root vegetable v samurai' - how can Wales stop rampant France?
'It's root vegetable v samurai' - how can Wales stop rampant France?

With Wales reeling from another thrashing by England, BBC Sport pundits analyse the areas they must improve against France.

Five talking points from Six Nations opening round
Five talking points from Six Nations opening round

Who impressed and who has the most to do after a transfixing opening weekend of the Six Nations?

France fly-half Belleau extends Northampton stay
France fly-half Belleau extends Northampton stay

France fly-half Anthony Belleau extends his contract with Northampton Saints beyond the end of this season.

'The shirt used to weigh heavy - now England players double in size in it'
'The shirt used to weigh heavy - now England players double in size in it'

World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's seven-try thrashing of Wales and the lessons coach Steve Borthwick can learn from France.

What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?
What makes 'incredible' Bielle-Biarrey a generational talent?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and John Barclay praise France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to perform consistently for his age, and put his success down to the combination of his physical attributes and his "relentless" mentality.

If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay
If Scotland don't finish top three Townsend must go - Barclay

Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes Gregor Townsend should be at risk of losing his job as Scotland head coach, especially if his side fail to end the Six Nations in one of the top three spots.

'England can't get carried away with big win over Wales'
'England can't get carried away with big win over Wales'

BBC Sport pundit Chris Ashton believes England have made a "great start" to the Six Nations, but warns they should not look at their 48-7 win over Wales as anything other than "a building block" for the rest of the tournament.

England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales
England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales

Watch highlights as a hat-trick from Henry Arundell helps England dominate a disappointing Wales side in their opening Six Nations match.

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