A closer look at how the 2020 Six Nations might pan out

Here, we look at how the tournament might pan ahead of Ireland hosting Italy on Saturday,

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Ireland need the maximum 10 points from their two remaining games to be crowned champions. Picture: Billy Stickland

The 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship will resume on Saturday – 230 days after it was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

And with four games remaining it promises to be a thrilling title race across the next two weekends with England, France and Ireland all holding major title hopes, while outsiders Scotland could prosper if others fall.