Saffa props start for Scotland

South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will start for Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Murrayfield.

Henshaw at fullback for Ireland

Robbie Henshaw will shift from his regular centre position to fullback for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against England in Dublin on Saturday.

Tuilagi, Vunipola bros back for England

Manu Tuilagi will make his first Test start for England since 2014 when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

‘Ball-carriers can endanger tacklers’

Jonathan Kaplan says referees should focus more on ball-carriers’ deliberate attempts to milk penalties in a tackle situation.

Willemse to make France debut

Paul Willemse will make his first start for France in their opening Six Nations match against Wales in Paris on Friday.

Williams to wear Wales No 9 jersey

Tomos Williams will make his Six Nations debut after being named as the starting scrumhalf in Wales’ lineup to face France in Paris on Friday.

England suffer Te’o blow

England centre Ben Te’o has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday with a side strain.

Six Nations teams (Round 1)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.

‘Ireland will bore the s**t out of us’

England defence coach John Mitchell expects Ireland to adopt a boring game plan for their Six Nations clash in Dublin on Saturday.

Bookies back Ireland to defend title

Ireland will successfully defend their Six Nations title, but be pushed close by both England and Wales, according to the bookies.