Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and Wales analysis

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Expert Witness makes its return with former Ireland hooker Shane Byrne giving us his opinion on the Six Nations, while our analyst Sam Larner reviews France vs Wales.

What’s on the site

Byrne lauds England for their showing in Dublin and also looks ahead to the Round Two action, as Ireland hope to respond.

Larner meanwhile analyses a disappointing first-half from Wales, the work of their wings and also flanker Justin Tipuric.

Elsewhere on the site and England lock Maro Itoje is ruled out until the latter stages of the Six Nations while New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has poked fun at Australia counterpart Michael Cheika.

What’s in the news

Ireland are set to be without both second-row Devin Toner and centre Garry Ringrose for their away clash with Scotland.

In news from the Premiership, Sale centre Mark Jennings has left the club by mutual consent but does hope to return.

What’s on social media

With the Super Rugby season looming, we’ve rolled back the years and asked our readers who this shirt reminds them of.

What’s on TV

Six Nations hits Round Two and kicks off on Saturday with Scotland versus Ireland on the BBC. ITV then televises Italy versus Wales before Sunday’s clash between England and France will also be shown on ITV.

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