France prepare for today's epic clash with Ireland in Marseille Photo: AFP/Nicolas Toucat
France and Ireland have both other. A strong 23rd squad has been named for today's decider in Marseille.
Two teams will have to make do without their mascots: France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will miss the entire Six Nations to focus on the Olympics and Johnny Sexton has retired , but this provides an opportunity for new individuals to claim their rights.
England are also missing key players, although this is mainly due to injury. George Ford starts the first half against Italy on Saturday in the absence of Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith, with Alex Mitchell belatedly completing a fitness test to be handed the number 9 jersey.
When is the 2024 Six Nations?
Today On the evening of 2 February 2024, the 2024 Six Nations kicks off at 8pm UK time when France host Irish champions.
The last time both teams took to the field at the Stade de France was in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in October, when they were eliminated from the tournament in succession.
p>England begin their tournament against Italy on February 3 at 2:15 pm (UK time). Steve Borthwick's side are hoping to improve on their previous Six Nations results, finishing fourth in the standings with 10 points, 17 points behind the winners. Ireland
How to watch the 2024 Six Nations on TV
Broadcasts will continue to be shown on the BBC and ITV in the UK this year. Live coverage will be available for free on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps, and can also be downloaded on mobile devices and tablets.
The long-term future of the Six Nations on free-to-air television remains uncertain after the government rejected calls to add the tournament to a list of sporting events that should be shown for free.
All 2024 Six Nations matches
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First round
Friday 2 February: France v Ireland
- Kick-off: 20:00< /li>
- Venue:Velodrome Oranage, Marseille
- Referee:Carl Dickinson (England)
- Channel:ITV
Saturday, February 3< /strong>: Italy — England
- Match start: 14:15
- Venue: Olympico, Rome
- Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
- Channel: ITV
Saturday 3 February:Wales — Scotland
- Kick-out: 16:45
- Venue:Principati Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee:Ben O'Keefe (New Zealand)
- Channel: BBC
Second round
Saturday 10 February: Scotland v France
- Kick off:< /strong> 14:15
- Venue:Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Judge:Nick Berry (Australia)
- Channel:BBC
Saturday, February 10: > England — Wales
- Match kick-off: 16:45
- Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London
- Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
- Channel:ITV
Sunday 11 February: Ireland — Italy
- Match kick-off: 15:00
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Judge: Pierre Brousset (France).
- Channel: ITV
Third round
Saturday, February 24: < /strong> Ireland — Wales
- Kick-off: 14:15
- Venue:Aviva Stadium, Dublin< /li>
- Referee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
- Channel:ITV
Saturday, February 24:Scotland — England
- Match kick-off: 16:45
- Venue:Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)
- Channel:BBC
< p>Sunday 25 February:France — Italy< /p>
- Match start: 15:00
- Venue: Decathlon Arena, Lille.
- Referee:Christophe Ridley (England).
- Channel:ITV
Fourth round
Saturday, March 9:Italy — Scotland
- Kick-off: 14:15 li>
- Venue: Olympic Stadium, Rome.
- Referee:Jaco Paper (South Africa)
- Channel:ITV. li>
Saturday, March 9: England — Ireland
- Kick-off:16:45
- Venue: Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee:Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
- Channel :ITV
Sunday 10 March:Wales — France
- Match kick-off: 15:00.
- Venue:Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee:Luke Pierce (England)
- Channel: < /strong>BBC
Fifth round
Saturday, March 16: Wales — Italy,
- Kick-off< /strong>: 14:15
- Venue:Principati Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee:Mathieu Raynal (Fra)
- Channel:BBC
Saturday, March 16:Ireland — Scotland
- Kick-off:16:45.
- Venue:< /strong>Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
- Referee: Matthew. Carly (England)
- Channel:ITV
Saturday, March 16: France — England
- Match starts:20:00
- Venue:Groupama Stadium, Lyon
- Referee:Angus Gardner (Australia)
- Channel:ITV
England latest news
England debut with center Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots.
Head coach Steve Borthwick also named three players without matches on the bench: defender Chandler Cunningham-South, midfielder Fin Smith and striker Emmanuel. Feyi-Waboso.
Alex Mitchell overcame an infected cut on his leg to form a midfield axis with George Ford, who is named as one of two vice-captains alongside Maro Itoje, with Jamie George leading the team. team at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ford beat out rookie Fin Smith for the number 10 shirt after Marcus Smith was ruled out of the first round bout with a calf problem and will lead the partnership midfield Dingwall and Henry Slade.
Tommy Freeman wins his fourth cap and first since 2022 at right-back as reward for an impressive season at Gallagher Premier League leaders Northampton, who also feature Dingwall and Mitchell in the starting back line.
Joe Marler and Will Stewart are the preferred props, with Ellis Genge and Dan Cole remaining on the bench and Itoje and Ollie Chessum forming a familiar-looking lock duo.
What are the Six Nations squads? Who plays in the England team? Who is in the Wales team?
Wales manager Warren Gatland has appointed Dafydd Jenkins as his captain. At 21, Jenkins had just 12 caps and, in the absence of Jack Morgan and the injured Dewey Lake, would become the second youngest man to captain his country.
Gatland has named five cap-capped players in his squad, with a further six named who have yet to play in the Six Nations. Louis Rees-Zammit is out of the lineup after deciding to try to join the NFL.
Who is in the Scotland squad?
England Under-18 and Under-20 striker Arron Reid has been named in Scotland's 39-man squad. Coach Gregor Townsend appointed Finn Russell and Rory Darge as tournament co-captains.
Who is in the France squad?
Toulouse New Zealand born Emmanuel Méafu is one step closer to making his France debut after being included in the squad six uncapped players in Fabien Galtier's Six Nations squad.
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Meafu, who only became eligible for Les Bleus after last year's World Cup by qualifying for the residency, has made a name for himself as one of Europe's most prolific strikers since arriving at Toulouse in 2019.
In the absence of Antoine Dupont, who will miss all Six Nations tournaments to focus on a potential sevens appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, La Rochelle captain Gregory Alldritt will captain France.
Who's on the Italian team?
The main news of Italy's squad announcement is the selection of South African-born back-rower Ross Vincent.
Who's in the Ireland squad?
Experienced Munster defender Peter O'Mahony was appointed as the new Ireland captain as Farrell began the post-Johnny Sexton era by naming the most experienced team of 34 men to defend their Six Nations title.
O'Mahony, the 34-year-old captained the national team 10 times before taking charge of Ireland at under-age level and then winning his first of 101 caps. He was also captain of Munster and captain of the British team for many years. Irish Lions in the first Test of the 2017 tour.
Who are the favorites to win the 2024 Six Nations?
Ireland and France are bookmakers' favourites, with England slightly behind. Scotland, Wales and Italy are out of favor.
- France to win: 5/4
- Ireland to win: > 15/8
- England win:2/13
- Scotland win:12/1
- Wales to win:50/1
- Italy to win:500/1
Odds correct February 2.< /p>Who are the judges?
Carl Dixon will referee the opening match of the Six Nations, which pits 2023 Grand Slam winners Ireland against 2022 champions France.
Eight assistant referees will make their Six Nations debuts, including Scotland's Holly Davidson.
A full list of referee appointments can be read here.
How do I get match tickets?
Information about match tickets can be obtained from each country's individual union website. Ticket availability will vary greatly depending on which match you are hoping to purchase tickets for.
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