Gregor Townsend’s men hope to change hearts and minds after their autumn setbacks

Having conquered Europe with Toulouse, Spain prop Joel Merkler has even bigger fish to fry – at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Centre Fraser Dingwall has fought his way to the top of the England pecking order and the Northampton Saint now has his eye on a Six Nations Grand Slam

Benetton wing Louis Lynagh wants to spur Italy to further success after downing his father’s nation Australia in the autumn

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT THE FUTURE'S

The experts on their nations’ chances – and the matches that could be key to success