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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Pa Sport Staff

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Ireland are the reigning Six Nations champions (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Archive)

The 2025 Guinness Six Nations kicks off in Paris under the Stade de France floodlights on January 31 when Les Bleus tackle Wales.

Five rounds of fascinating action are set to unfold, with the bookmakers installing title holders Ireland as favourites, closely followed by France, while England are a furlong or two behind in third.

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