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Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions

Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions

Summary

The Six Nations rugby tournament is starting, and the article provides a preview of the teams and their chances. France, the current champions, and England, both poised as strong contenders, have key players returning or emerging, impacting their strategies. The article includes insights from BBC pundits on the teams' potential performances.

Key Facts

  • Last year's Six Nations had 101 tries, the most ever scored in the tournament's history.
  • France won the Six Nations in 2025, losing just one match to England.
  • French captain Antoine Dupont is returning from a knee injury for this year’s games.
  • France's lineup excludes significant players like Damian Penaud and Gregory Alldritt.
  • England last won the tournament in 2020 and are on an 11-game winning streak.
  • England's team includes young talents like Henry Pollock and Guy Pepper.
  • Ireland won the Six Nations in 2023 and 2024 but missed the 2025 title and face injuries now.
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