Six Nations 2016: Fixture Info, Team News and Players to Watch for Round 3

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Published: February 25, 2016

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Round 3 of the 2016 RBS Six Nations Championship sees unbeaten table-toppers England face Ireland, with tournament favourites Wales hosting France and the winless duo of Italy and Scotland coming face-to-face in Rome.

England and France remain the only two sides left in the competition with perfect records, with Eddie Jones' side leading the way by a superior points difference of plus-34 to their nearest challengers. 

Both sides find stiff opposition standing in their way in the third round of matches. Here is the full schedule for this weekend's action (all times GMT):



 

Team News There have been slight alterations in the Wales camp over the past few days as head coach Warren Gatland tinkers with his squad following pre-game fitness tests.

Per BBC Sport, Jonathan Davies has been passed fit for Friday's match with France, while winger Alex Cuthbert has been recalled alongside forwards Dan Lydiate and Bradley Davies.



Davies has regained his fitness after shaking off a hip injury he suffered in the 27-23 win over Scotland, as Cuthbert replaces Tom James. Lydiate returns at blindside flanker, with Davies in for injured lock Luke Charteris, who is out with a knee injury.

For their opponents, coach Guy Noves has made five changes to his team for the contest, with Maxime Machenaud returning at scrum-half. Twenty-six-year-old winger Djibril Camara is set for his debut with injury keeping Teddy Thomas away from action. 

Elsewhere, Rabah Slimani comes in at prop, Paul Jedrasiak is drafted in at lock and Antoine Burban is on the flank, per a separate piece from BBC Sport.

On Saturday, Italy play host to Scotland in the capital. As noted on the RBS Six Nations website, the hosts face a race against time to confirm the condition of fly-half Carlo Canna. 

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