Ireland debut for Stander
Former Bulls loose forward CJ Stander has been named in Ireland’s starting lineup to face Wales in Dublin on Sunday.
Former Bulls loose forward CJ Stander has been named in Ireland’s starting lineup to face Wales in Dublin on Sunday.
England will be aiming to make a bright start to a new era when they take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
George Ford and Owen Farrell will start as England’s 10-12 axis against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Coach Guy Novès has named seven debutants in France's match 23 for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris on Saturday.
Scotland coach Vern Cotter has named a tried and tested side for their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made nine changes to the team that last played at the World Cup for their match against France in Paris on Saturday.
Captain Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric will start on the flanks for Wales in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.
Ireland have suffered a significant blow ahead of the Six Nations, with versatile back Luke Fitzgerald ruled out with a knee ligament injury.
The England coach chats to BT Sport's Ali Eykyn on the eve of his first Six Nations in charge of the national side.
Prop Kieran Brookes has been added to England's squad ahead their Six Nations opener against Scotland this Saturday.