No longer constrained by a rugby referee's responsibilities in remaining neutral at all times, officiating extraordinaire Nigel Owens is backing France to win the 2022 Six Nations.
Les Bleus are back in the saddle as favourites to lift the northern-hemisphere title for the first time since 2010, although this wouldn't be the first time France have failed to meet expectations should they fall short.
Owens, 50, was a frequent fixture of the tournament for 15 years before his retirement in 2020, becoming as synonymous with European rugby as many might consider most players during that period.
