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Six Nations 2020: The Breakdown – A statistical look at the first round of matches

The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.

Fabien Galthie has handed starts to uncapped France duo Anthony Bouthier and Mohamed Haouas for the blockbuster clash with England.

France captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England.

Charles Ollivon only has 11 caps to his name but the Toulon back-row will captain a new-look France during the Six Nations.

Toulouse safeguarded the future of their France full-back Thomas Ramos as the Top 14 club entered into the festive spirit on Christmas Eve.

Hooker Guilhem Guirado made a nightmare start to his Montpellier career, suffering a long-term injury on his debut against his former club.

Six of the top seven teams in the world rankings will start life with a new coach following the Rugby World Cup.

Former France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina will not be able to play for Clermont Auvergne until December after being given a six-week ban.

Back-row Ross Moriarty thought a high shot on Gael Fickou could be the last part he played in the Rugby World Cup.

World Rugby said Jaco Peyper apologised for an inappropriate photo on social media but he will not officiate a Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Just one day after being sent off in France's loss to Wales, Sebastien Vahaamahina has called time on his international career.

Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper was pictured with Wales fans appearing to mock France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.

Wales are through to a World Cup semi-final, having come through a last-eight clash in which Warren Gatland conceded they were second best.

Wales scored a late try to defeat 14-man France and Jacques Brunel questioned whether it should have been awarded.

The Rugby World Cup quarter-final saw the best and worst side of France, as they suffered a self-inflicted meltdown against Wales.

Ross Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France.