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

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

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

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

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

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