The Six Nations gets underway this weekend, with the best international rugby teams Europe has to offer competing for what is colloquially known as 'rugby's greatest championship'.
England and Scotland will face each other for thee Calcutta Cup, with the historically significant silverware important to the game in Britain. Elsewhere, France travel to Rome for a fixture of a more continental clash while Ireland make a short hop over the Irish sea to Cardiff as they take on Wales.
However, this tried and tested formula could yet be blown out of thee water, with South Africa beginning to be touted as a potential participant in the tournament amid continued discussions over the future of international rugby. The topic has become heated, with Italy having endured a long run from 2015 to 2022 without winning as South Africa's rugby became ever more aligned with Europe.
