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

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

With Antoine Dupont restored, les Bleus are justified favourites to defend their crown

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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