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Wales have gone three years since their last Six Nations win against Italy and a lot has changed.
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier says his side's recent wins over Scotland have all come when they have "played particularly well".
England head coach Steve Borthwick says the shirt has "weighed heavy" on some of his players at times in a disappointing Six Nations campaign.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English.
Louis Rees-Zammit confident that Wales will give fans plenty to cheer in Cardiff against Italy in their Six Nations finale.
Chris chats to Steve Borthwick and Ollie Chessum from England’s base in Verona.
Ollie Chessum's inclusion in the back row is the only change to the starting XV as England attempt to turn things around after three straight defeats.
Assistant coach Dan Lydiate praises Wales’ defensive improvement but says there is still progress to be made in this year’s Six Nations.
Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton believes there is a "lack of clarity" within the England squad after a "disjointed" performance against Italy, as coach Steve Borthwick's side lost 23-18 in Rome.
Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton look at how Scotland had a "clear plan" to stretch France which led to their thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield.
Rugby Special's ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton believes Wales have made progress with their physicality in defence while "finding their sense of combination" going forward.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 21st Mar | Lions | Edinburgh Rugby |
| Sat 28th Mar | Lions | Dragons RFC |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 28th Feb | Lions | Stormers | 24-10 |
| Sat 21st Feb | Lions | Sharks | 34-22 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow Warriors | 12 | 45 |
| 2 | Leinster Rugby | 12 | 41 |
| 3 | Cardiff Rugby | 12 | 40 |
| 4 | Munster Rugby | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 11 | 36 |
| 6 | Ulster Rugby | 11 | 36 |
| 7 | Lions | 12 | 33 |
| 8 | Bulls | 11 | 30 |
| 9 | Ospreys Rugby | 12 | 29 |
| 10 | Connacht Rugby | 11 | 25 |
| 11 | Sharks | 12 | 24 |
| 12 | Edinburgh Rugby | 11 | 23 |
| 13 | Benetton Treviso | 12 | 23 |
| 14 | Dragons RFC | 12 | 20 |
| 15 | Scarlets | 11 | 16 |
| 16 | Zebre | 12 | 12 |
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