THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT THE FUTURE'S

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

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

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

RW heads to the French Pyrénées to discover Pau, the tiny mountain city in love with its rugby team