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Currently ranked third in the world, the England squad stands a great chance of winning the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations thanks to a host of inspiring young players, predicts Owain Jones

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

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

Laden with talent, the ever-improving Azzurri are closing the gap on the major powers