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England’s Freddie Steward gives his backing for the shorter Six Nations schedule

Freddie Steward has given the new Six Nations format the thumbs-up despite it cutting down rest time for players.
Freddie Steward England

Freddie Steward has given the new Six Nations format the thumbs-up despite it cutting down rest time for players.

Next weekend’s games, when England face Ireland, will see the tournament then take a week off before the final two rounds.
In recent years, the third round has had a weekend off before it and after it, leaving players in limbo and the action on pause.
Steward, below, said: “We haven’t got to that fallow week bit yet, but from our approach before it will make such a difference.

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“Having that three-week period in the middle when you only have one game can hamper your moment...

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