Rugby Union Today: England squad review and Italy preview

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we review England’s 34-man squad and begin our individual team previews for the Six Nations, kicking things off with last year’s bottom side Italy.

What’s on the site

James While returns to analyse what Eddie Jones has got right and wrong with his selection ahead of their trophy charge.

It’ll be the last tournament in the England setup for Steve Borthwick after it was confirmed he is joining Leicester Tigers.

There are plenty of new head coaches at the helm this year and we kick off our team previews with Franco Smith’s Italy.

What’s in the news

Northampton have announced the signing of loosehead prop Nick Auterac, who will arrive from Harlequins next season.

In the PRO14 there is good news for Glasgow Warriors as Scotland international scrum-half Ali Price signs a new contact.

What’s on social media

As it is National Hug Day we thought we’d get involved and picked this between England duo Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler.

What’s on TV

Following the conclusion of the Champions Cup pool stages, the Premiership returns on BT Sport and they will broadcast Northampton Saints v London Irish, Bristol Bears v Gloucester and Harlequins v Saracens.

The World Rugby Sevens Series is also back and this weekend’s tournament, which is being shown on Sky Sports, comes from Hamilton.

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