England are favourites for a rare repeat

By BEN JAYCOCK

Team to beat: England win the title last summer

THE U20 Six Nations kicks off on Friday with a triple header, as the competition returns to its normal slot running parallel with the senior tournament after being played in June and July last year.
Champions England secured their fourth Grand Slam and ninth Championship after picking up a winning bonus point in each of their five matches last year, making them favourites again this year.
But regaining the trophy is a tough task – England are the only team to defend their crown in the tournament’s history when they won t...

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