New-look Six Nations cut as mid-week match introduced for first time

THE new year is upon us and the latest Six Nations is just around the corner.

- BEN JAMES

Wales take on England for their first Guinness Six Nations match next month

(HARRY TRUMPY/HJW EVANS AGENCY)

This year’s tournament will look different from previous incarnations, with the length of the competition cut by a week and the first-ever Thursday night match held in a break from tradition.

Wales will also play a Friday night match in Dublin for the first time.