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Six Nations Rugby confirmed it will finalise the respective timings and formats for both the Women’s and U20s competitions by the end of January; Men’s Six Nations to take place as scheduled, starting with Italy vs France on February 6
Last Updated: 13/01/21 2:19pm
England are the defending Six Nations champions after last season’s Grand Slam
The Women’s Six Nations has been postponed until “later this spring or early summer”, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.
The Under 20s Six Nations will also be rescheduled, with the governing body saying they expect to announce full details of timings and formats for both competitions by the end of January.
Tournament organisers confirmed the men’s edition will take place as scheduled, with Italy hosting France in the opening fixture on February 6.
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France Govt demands safety guarantees from England, Ireland
France’s government is demanding reassurances on safety from England and Ireland before allowing its men’s side to visit those countries.
Only the Championship’s opening fixture against Italy in Rome on February 6 has been approved by Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu.
The French authorities have concerns over the soaring number of Covid-19 cases in the UK and Ireland and have already barred their clubs from taking part in European competition this month.
The Six Nations held talks in Paris on Tuesday and discussions will be ongoing as organisers attempt to convince the government that sufficient coronavirus protocols are in place.
It is highly unlikely the tournament would go ahead without France, who play Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on February 14 and England at Twickenham on March 13.
“We keep the first match,” Maracineanu said. “On the other hand, against Ireland and England we absolutely need to have the necessary guarantees from these countries.
“There has to be proof that the other nations’ virus framework respects the same requirements in terms of precaution. We expect the same thing from the other teams.”
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