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Nick Cain: England must ditch the hype and make history

The Six Nations decision to play this season’s tournament opener between reigning champions France and Ireland in Paris on Thursday evening may have unforeseen ramifications of giving them a head start.
England head coach Steve Borthwick during a training session

The Six Nations decision to play this season’s tournament opener between reigning champions France and Ireland in Paris on Thursday evening may have unforeseen ramifications of giving them a head start.

This scheduling move was made purportedly to maximise on the French TV audience, while at the same time avoiding a Friday night broadcast clash with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
However, looked at from a different perspective, it also gives France and Ireland a clear advantage in a professional contact sport in which rest, recuperation, and every other measure o...

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