What is set to be the most competitive Women's Six Nations yet is about to kick off, and there is plenty to be excited about.
England's Red Roses go into the tournament in search of a fifth consecutive title, hoping to return to dominance after their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand in November, while France have finished as runners-up for the past three years.
Below them the battle to be crowned best of the rest is set to be the closest contest to date, with Wales (14 months into professionalism) bidding to hold onto their third-place finish from last year, while newly-professional Scotland, Italy and Ireland fight to catch up.
