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A view of the Men’s Six Nations Championship Trophy at Edinburgh Castle, to celebrate the start of the Championship, in the city that gave birth to international rugby. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

A view of the Men’s Six Nations Championship Trophy at Edinburgh Castle, to celebrate the start of the Championship, in the city that gave birth to international rugby. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - 06:40
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien

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In charge: Andy Farrell (seventh 6N as head coach) 

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