THE 2023 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS

The immensely popular Six Nations competition is only just around the corner and rugby fans will be licking their lips ahead of the spectacle.

This is an annual competition held between the home nations, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, as well as France and Italy, as the six teams battle it out for the Six Nations title.

It is a competition which is always entertaining and regularly throws up surprise results that send shockwaves across the rugby world.

But who will win it this year?

How The Last Competition Unfolded

It was France that won the competition in 2022, which was a competition that was full of intrigue and drama.

Ireland finished second, just four points off France, followed by England, Scotland, Wales and Italy, in last. France secured a grand slam victory, as they did not lose a single game throughout the competition, having finished second in the two editions prior.

In fact, France were so dominant in this competition that they only trailed for 13 minutes across all five games, which came in the first half of the opening game against Italy.

It’s a competition which is always entertaining and regularly throws up surprise results

Prior to 2022, Italy had recorded 36 losses in a row in the Six Nations, however broke this thanks to a dramatic late victory over Wales. Ireland, who were runners-up, won the Triple Crown for the sixth time, thanks to victories over England, Scotland and Wales.

HOW THIS YEAR’S CHAMPION WILL BE DECIDED

Each team will face each other in a round robin style to decide on the champion.

Four points are awarded for a victory, while two points are awarded to both teams for a draw.

Everything you need to know about the competition that every rugby fan looks forward to

If a team scores four or more tries in a game, they are awarded a bonus point, while if the losing team is within seven points at full time, they will also receive a bonus point.

There is no host nation for this competition, so each team will play in their home stadium at least twice.

WHO ARE THE FAVOURITES?

France are being backed to retain their crown and win the competition once again.

However, many bookies are similarly expecting Ireland to provide firm competition.

England are currently third favourites, followed by Wales in fourth.

Both Scotland and Italy are not expected to fare too well, however could make a name for themselves if one or two results go in their favour, as is the fascinating nature of this tight competition.

HOW ARE ENGLAND EXPECTED TO GET ON?

England fans will be having some hopes of performing well in the competition, despite the bookies predictions.

However, few are sure of what to expect from the Red and Whites, following the recent sacking of head coach Eddie Jones after seven years in the job.

Former Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has been appointed in the role to lead his country forward, but it remains to be seen how this change will impact England’s playstyle and overall performance in the upcoming tournament.

England will start the Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium, in London, against Scotland on February 4.

They will then face Italy at Twickenham on February 12, followed by an away game against Wales at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, on February 25.

The fourth round will see England face holders France at Twickenham, on March 11, with a trip to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to take on Ireland in the final fixture on March 18.

WHERE WILL GAMES BE PLAYED?

As already stated, England’s Twickenham Stadium, with a capacity of 82,000, will host fixtures, alongside the 81,338-seated Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, with a 67,000 capacity, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, which seats more than 73,000 spectators and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, with 73,000.

The smallest venue to host fixtures is Dublin’s 51,700 sized Aviva Stadium.

How You Can Watch Matches From Home

The opening fixture between Wales and Ireland will be broadcast on BBC on February 4, with the final game between Ireland and England on ITV on March 18.

Both the BBC and ITV will share broadcasting responsibilities throughout the six weeks of action to ensure those at home do not miss a second of the blood-pumping action.

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