Dupont-inspired France slay Italy
Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont put on an impressive show as France cruised to a 50-10 bonus-point victory over Italy in the opening game of the 2021 Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.
Six Nations preview: Players to watch
SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of this year’s Six Nations tournament and highlights some of the players to watch.
Meyer on the flank for Italy against France
Italy have named an inexperienced side for their Six Nations clash with France, opting for South African Johan Meyer to wear the No 7 shirt.
Jones backs rookie as England start title defence
Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.
France’s Six Nations participation confirmed
The Six Nations is set to go ahead as planned after the French government announced on Tuesday that safety precautions submitted by the French Rugby Federation and tournament organisers had been approved.
Full squad lists: 2021 Six Nations
All of the squads have been announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, with England required to make some late changes.
Good and bad news for Six Nations
Tournament organisers have confirmed that plans for the men’s Six Nations remain as scheduled, but that the women’s and U20 competitions have been postponed until later this year due to Covid-19.
