Six Nations a timely marker in World Cup year


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 31 Jan 2015

England's captain Chris Robshaw (2nd R) and his team mates watch a conversion kick attempt during their international rugby union match against South Africa at Twickenham in London November 15, 2014. REUTERS/Philip Brown

LONDON (Reuters) - With little over seven months to the World Cup, Europe's hopes of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup next October will take root in a Six Nations Championship which starts with a Friday night blockbuster and should provide more fireworks along the way.

England coach Stuart Lancaster has a pile of injuries to contend with but will have a clearer idea of where the World Cup co-hosts stand after his side face Wales in the Millennium Stadium amphitheatre on Feb. 6.

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