Six Nations 2015: Fixture Info, Form Guide and Team News Ahead of Round 1

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Published: February 5, 2015

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The 2015 World Cup looms large for European rugby’s finest sides, but with the Six Nations set to get underway this weekend, there’s much to focus on before the showpiece event gets kicks off in September.

This tournament represents ideal preparation for those sides who are looking to challenge to be 2015 world champions and the opening weekend of this year’s edition has churned out some intriguing contests. Indeed, two of the three upcoming games will be repeated in the group stages of the World Cup itself.

But the six nations is a coveted competition in its own right and there’ll be no quarter given from any of the sides involved as they look to secure some early-season glory. Here are all the matches available to savour on the opening weekend, a look at the form of each team coming into the competition and the latest team news for each side involved:



 

Wales vs. England



Here are the two teams named by the respective coaches coming into this one:



The most eye-catching clash of the weekend will see these two ferocious rivals go head-to-head at what should be a raucous Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The last time England were in the Welsh's backyard in this competition they were on the end of something of a humbling:



Last year’s 29-18 win at Twickenham exacted some kind of revenge for the English, but you suspect Stuart Lancaster and his men will be desperate to show the Welsh crowd what they can do. Indeed, a win in Cardiff would give this team some massive momentum moving forward in the competition.



Wales are a classy outfit however and that’s wholly abundant by their own team selection. Despite concerns surrounding fitness, Warren Gatland will be able to call upon winger George North and hooker Richard Hibbard for the England clash; their experience with...
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