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British & Irish Lions assistant coach Scotland coach Gregor Townsend backs global Test calendar

Scotland boss blocks Jones’ jabs

Gregor Townsend said England coach Eddie Jones’ suggestion that Scotland are “red-hot favourites” for this weekend’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield was just a “song and dance” routine.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: England Head Coach Eddie Jones during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England.

Jones happy to spark ‘red-hot’ Scotland

England coach Eddie Jones labelling Scotland “red-hot favourites” for the old rivals’ Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday is a familiar ploy, but he may have a point.

Scotland bench Schoeman, Nel for England clash

Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel are primed to reinforce Scotland’s defence of Murrayfield against England in Sunday’s Six Nations clash.

France have no concerns about Dupont’s health

France’s head of performance Thibault Giroud said on Thursday he expects captain Antoine Dupont to feature against Italy in the Six Nations this weekend despite playing just once in the past seven weeks.

DUBLIN, IRELAND: December 3: Mack Hansen #11 of Connacht during the Leinster V Connacht, United Rugby Championship match at RDS Arena on December 3rd, 2021 in Dublin, Ireland.

Aussie set for Ireland Six Nations debut

Australia-born winger Mack Hansen will make his Test debut for Ireland in their Six Nations opener agianst champions Wales on Saturday.

Adams in midfield for Wales

Wales have handed British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams a first start at centre for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Tom Curry and his England teammates celebrate after beating new Zealand

Curry to lead England against Scotland

Loose forward Tom Curry will captain England in their opening Six Nations clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Scotland's Ali Price in action during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and Japan at BT Murrayfield, on November 20, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland’s Price urges Six Nations consistency

Scotland scrumhalf Ali Price said Gregor Townsend’s men must build on an impressive set of wins over the past year and become more consistent if they are to challenge for the Six Nations title.

Now England lose Lawes, Hill for Six Nations opener

Eddie Jones is facing a selection headache after forwards Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill were ruled out of England’s opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

Six Nations preview: France faves to claim silverware

With the 2022 Six Nations championship set to get underway on Saturday, here’s a splash preview of what to expect when England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales clash for the European crown.