#six-nations

#six-nations

World Rugby has acknowledged that although the 7-1 bench tactic raises some concerns, there is no medical evidence linking it to an increased injury risk.

Our potential is the unimaginable. We are going to keep getting better. I really think we are going to take it to levels that we've not been to before.

I think you need to do what's best for the player. We've got a three-game window coming up so all of our international players will get a good period of rest during the three weeks.

Andy hasn't talked about any of the coaching team at this stage. I'd love them to have the opportunity... That Lions experience... was one of the best, if not the best, experience I've had in my life.

Despite the calculated risk of a 7/1 split on the bench against Italy, it seems France's strategy was aimed at preparing for the critical match against Ireland.