Gatland and Borthwick enter the fray

This season's Guinness Six Nations Championship will see a familiar face and an exciting international newcomer in the coaches’ corner. Arren Gatland has returned for a second stint with Wales, replacing Wayne Pivac, while Steve Borthwick takes the England reins after Eddie Jones was sacked two weeks ago.

Steve Borthwick is taking over from Jones as England coach. Bortwick played in 57 Tests for England and 400 games for Bath and Saracens. He was the head coach of Leicester for two seasons. England's first match under Bertwick starts against Scotland on February 4.

Warren Gatland has been appointed as the new coach of Wales. He will take over from Paul Pivac, who was sacked in 2022. PIVac won four Six Nations titles and three Grand Slams in 12 years in charge of the Welsh.

Scotland finished fourth in the last Six Nations and play England in their next match at Twickenham. The World Cup pool also includes South Africa and Ireland. Scotland have progressed under Gregor Townsend but need to find another gear.

Andy Farrell succeeded Joe Schmidt as Ireland coach after the 2019 World Cup. Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage at the World Cups. They won a Six Nations Triple Crown in 2022.