Dupont’s return heralds fizzing new era for what could be a spectacular Six Nations | Robert Kitson The tournament looks ferociously competitive and, with attacking verve back in fashion, it promises to be a vintage year.
“Oh, yes, um, it’s the Six Nations, isn’t it?” Even on Planet Zog, inhabited by people who think a cauliflower ear is a tasty veggie option, they have heard of the annual rugby equivalent of Glastonbury.
The technical intricacies matter less than pouring a Guinness 0.0 – seemingly the pint du jour – and announcing to no one in particular that England are coming in nicely under the radar.
It could even be that the 2025 men’s championship, kicking off in Paris on Friday night, proves a watershed moment.
Some significant conversations are under way in the background as the organisers seek to nail down the next TV broadcasting deal starting in 2026.
