Six Nations 2012: Team Previews
With under a week to go until the Six Nations rears its head for another year, we're ready to take you through 2012's runners and riders.
With under a week to go until the Six Nations Championship rears its head for another year, Planet Rugby takes you through the runners and riders.
England are the reigning champions but will face stiff competition from France, who came so close to lifting the Webb Ellis trophy back in October.
Wales meanwhile are most definitely on the up while Ireland have gained confidence from the provincial form of Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
Scotland know that their Calcutta Cup opener will be critical to their hopes while for the Azzurri, Jacques Brunel is the new coach at the helm.
Team Previews