France to kick off Six Nations defence in Italy

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France will kick off the defence of their Six Nations title in 2023 in Rome against Italy on 5 February and wrap up at home against Wales on 18 March.

The French, who will host next year’s Rugby World Cup, play Ireland in Dublin on 11 February before taking on Scotland at home on 26 February and travelling to Twickenham to play England on 11 March.

The World Cup is scheduled from 8 September to 28 October.

Fixtures (all times GMT)

Round 1

4 February

Wales vs Ireland (2:15pm), England vs Scotland (4:45pm)

5 February

Italy vs France (3pm)

Round 2

11 February

Ireland vs France (2:15pm), Scotland vs Wales (4:45pm)

12 February

England vs Italy (3pm)

Round 3

25 February

Italy vs Ireland (2:15pm)

Wales v England (4:45pm)

26 February

France vs Scotland (3pm)

Round 4

11 March

Italy vs Wales (2:15pm)

England vs France (4:45pm)

12 March

Scotland vs Ireland (3pm)

Round 5

18 March

Scotland vs Italy (12:30pm)

France vs Wales (2:45pm)

Ireland vs England (5pm)

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