England to face Italy in 2024 Six Nations opener
England will start their 2024 Six Nations campaign with an away game against Italy
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The 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been unveiled with France and Ireland locking horns with each other in the opener on 2nd February in Paris.
England's first game will be an away fixture against Italy on 3rd February which will also see Wales and Scotland locking horns with each other.
Steve Borthwick's men will be facing Wales in the second round before facing Scotland and Ireland in the third and fourth rounds respectively. The final round will see a France hosting England while Ireland and Wales be having home matches against Scotland and Italy respectively.
The tournament will be running from 2nd February and 16th March.
“The Six Nations is the most prestigious annual competition in International Test rugby. Supporters love watching it, players love playing in it, and it is a special challenge for all the coaches lucky enough to be involved," said Borthwick.
“This year’s Championship has been an excellent example of just how competitive the tournament is, with a consistently fine display of exciting, good quality rugby.
“We look forward to two great home fixtures, as we welcome Wales and Ireland to Twickenham. I have no doubt that our excellent supporters will once again be shouting us on both home and away.”
Six Nations 2024 Fixtures:
Round 1
2nd February
France v Ireland
3rd February
Italy v England
Wales v Scotland
Round 2
10th February
Scotland v France
England v Wales
11th February
Ireland v Italy
Round 3
24th February
Ireland v Wales
Scotland v England
25th February
France v Italy
Round 4
9th March
Italy v Scotland
England v Ireland
10th March
Wales v France
Round 5
16th March
Wales v Italy
Ireland v Scotland
France v England
