Six Nations

Your complete guide to this year's Championship...

- RICHARD MCCLURE

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Following a disappointing Cup on home soil, France start the 2024 Six Nations as many people's favourites as they seek to unseat title holders Ireland, who claimed their fourth Grand Slam last year.

After the opener between the two sides on Friday 2 February, the first round continues on Saturday as England travel to Italy and Wales host Scotland.

This year, all teams will have their players' names on the back of the shirts for the first time, while France play their home matches in Marseille, Lille and Lyon as Paris prepares for the Summer Olympics.

We asked ITV's team of experts to talk us through the tournament...

IRELAND

Andy Farrell has been named Lions coach for next year's tour of Australia, but he'll be focused on winning back-to-back Grand Slams for Ireland. Munster's Peter O'Mahony (pictured) is captain following the retirement of Johnny Sexton, with Jack Crowley, Harry Byrne and Ciarán Frawley the fly-half options.