The 2022 VI Nations Tournament will run from February 5 to March 19 and will end with a clash between France and England on the final day, organizers said on Wednesday.
The XV of France, 2nd in the 2021 edition, will launch its campaign by receiving Italy, the eternal wooden spoon of the Tournament, on February 6, before facing Ireland the following week.
The Blues will then go on two trips, in Scotland (February 26) then in Wales (March 11).
Before finishing against England, narrowly victorious last year at Twickenham (23-20).
Wales will begin the defense of their title in Ireland on February 5 on Matchday 1, also marked by the fratricidal clash between the Scots and the English.
Note that there will be a two-week break after the 2nd day, and again after the 3rd day.
"We hope that the supporters will return to the stadiums"
“The 2021 Tournament was one of the tightest in its history with eight out of fifteen games won by seven points or less.
With the suspense of the "Super Saturday" and the victory in the last second of France against Wales, the winner of the Tournament was known only after the last match ", delighted Benjamin Morel, the French director of the Tournament. .
"We are impatiently awaiting the Tournament next year with, we hope, a return to normality and the return of the supporters in the stadiums to bring this incomparable atmosphere of the VI Nations Tournament in the lounges, the pubs and the clubs of rugby all over the world, ”he added.
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