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The Six Nations is back in all its glory this week and it should be a particularly memorable edition of the northern hemisphere’s premier rugby competition.

Ireland are seeking to become the first team ever to win the tournament three times in a row, with only a last-gasp drop goal from England fly-half Marcus Smith at Twickenham denying them back-to-back Grand Slam triumphs last year.

However, this time they won’t have Andy Farrell taking the coaching reins, with the British & Irish Lions boss having now handed over to defence guru Simon Easterby as he instead prepares for a summer tour of Australia.

An injury to influential captain Sione Tuipulotu could put a significant dent in Scotland’s bid for a first title since the last-ever Five Nations in 1999, while England could certainly use a positive showing to ease the pressure on Steve Borthwick following just five Test wins out of 12 in 2024.

Italy present something of a wildcard having almost won three games last year but then experienced some mixed results, while Wales could have to accept consecutive wooden spoons after losing a record 12 Test matches in a row.