One of the most eagerly-awaited Six Nations will unfold over the next two months with Ireland and France frontrunners for the title.
Here the PA news agency looks at six players to watch over the 15 games.
Jac Morgan, Wales, flanker
Jac Morgan, second right, is the latest talent to emerge from the Welsh back row production line (David Davies/PA)
Finn Russell, Scotland, fly-half
Finn Russell has the vision to unpick any defence (Mike Egerton/PA)
Ange Capuozzo, Italy, full-back
Ange Capuozzo has the instincts, footwork, dummy and speed to shred defences (David Davies/PA)
Ollie Hassell-Collins, England, wing
Ollie Hassell-Collins has the physical presence to make an impact on opposition defences (Kieran Cleeves/PA)
Josh van der Flier, Ireland, back row
Josh van der Flier started all 11 of Ireland’s Tests in 2022 (Brian Lawless/PA)
Gregory Alldritt, France, number eight
Gregory Alldritt, centre, can shred defences with his power in the carry, smart offloads and acceleration (Adam Davy/PA)
