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Ben James

Six Nations deal with Netflix takes big step forward after meetings with Formula 1

Netflix are "closing in" on a deal to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary of the 2023 Six Nations similar to Formula 1's Drive to Survive series, according to reports.

With the deal nearing completion, MailOnline report that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and driver George Russell have been in discussions with rugby players, coaches and chief executives to discuss the impact their own Netflix series has had on their sport.

Since launching in 2019, Drive to Survive has helped to grow the popularity of F1 globally throughout its four series, with rugby crying out for something similar given recent financial pressures within the sport.

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