BBC announce line-up for Six Nations coverage including MOTD host but former England captain is AXED
BBC announce line-up for Six Nations coverage including MOTD host but former England captain is AXED
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THE BBC have announced their line-up for the Six Nations - and a new Match of the Day host will front the coverage. But a former England captain was axed for the upcoming tournament. Ireland hope to complete an unprecedented hat-trick of Six Nations titles and get their hands on the iconic trophy on March 15 - even with Andy Farrell stepping aside to focus on the British and Irish Lions.
![[Gabby Logan, BBC Sport presenter, holding a microphone.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bbc-sport-presenter-gabby-logan-902475445.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
The 2025 event gets underway in Paris on Friday night when France host Wales live on ITV. The BBC's first match will be on Saturday when Scotland take on Italy at Murrayfield. And that will see Gabby Logan in the presenter's hot seat. Logan - who will join Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates in replacing Gary Lineker on Match of the Day from next season - is the Beeb's rugby lead.
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The experienced broadcaster, married to ex-Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan, said: "The Six Nations always brings unforgettable drama, passion, and incredible skill, and I'm so excited to see which players and teams will rise to the occasion this year.
![[Dylan Hartley, England rugby player, holding a microphone.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dylan-hartley-pictured-england-rugby-945161858.jpg?strip=all&w=580)
"It's a competition like no other, and we're ready to bring it all to life for our audience.". Logan will be joined on screen by a team of stellar pundits including Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, John Barclay, Chris Paterson, Jonathan Davies, Danny Care, Tommy Bowe, Sergio Parisse and former referee Nigel Owens while Andrew Cotter is the main commentator.
