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

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

Can Andy Farrell’s ageing team rediscover their mojo when it matters most?

Get to know Leinster and Ireland star HUGO KEENAN

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