When Five became Six: the 2000 Six Nations – in pictures

When Five became Six: the 2000 Six Nations – in pictures

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When Five became Six: the 2000 Six Nations – in pictures

Source: The Guardian

Author: Steven Bloor

Published: Jan, 31 2025 17:23

Summary at a Glance

As the Six Nations turns 25, we take a look back at the first tournament of the 21st century when the addition of Italy turned the Five Nations into the Six Nations.

Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images.

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