by Ireland have been dealt a major injury blow with winger Mack Hansen ruled out of the tournament.
Hansen will undergo surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Connacht Rugby Championship final against Munster.
Defending Six Nations champions Ireland kick off their campaign against France in Marseille on February 2, with Dublin meeting Scotland six weeks later.
Hansen, 25, has quickly developed into a key player for Ireland, scoring nine tries in 21 tests since making his debut in February 2022.
Meanwhile, England will be without captain Owen Farell for their Six Nations campaign after making himself unavailable “to prioritize the mental wellbeing of his family and friends”.
Borthwick’s men will face stiff competition from Francewhose dreams of home World Cup glory were dashed by champions South Africa in the quarter-finals, and Scotlandthat neither Ireland nor South Africa could overcome to achieve it.
Wales there will also be a point to prove after their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, and Italy they will hope to bounce back when they failed to make it out of the pool.
When is the 2024 Six Nations?
The 2024 Six Nations kicks off on February 2, 2024 at 8pm (UK time) with France hosting Ireland.
The last time either team took the field at the Stade de France for the World Cup quarter-finals was in October, when they were knocked out of the competition on consecutive nights.
Ireland’s traveling fans were among the loudest at the world show with fans and players alike singing The Cranberries’ lyrics. Zombie after each victory. Expect more of the same during the Six Nations.
England kick off their campaign against Italy at 2.15pm (UK time) on February 3, 2024. Borthwick’s side will be hoping to improve on their previous showing at the Six Nations after finishing fourth place with 10 points, 17 points behind the game. winners, Ireland.
How to watch the 2024 Six Nations on TV
This year’s games will continue to be shown on both BBC and ITV in the UK. Live streams will be available for free on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps, and will be available to download on mobile or tablet devices.
The long-term future of the Six Nations on free-to-air television is uncertain after the government rejected calls to add the tournament to the list of sporting events that must be shown free-to-air.
Who are the referees?
Karl Dickson will referee next year’s Six Nations final which will decide Ireland’s 2023 Grand Slam winners against 2022 champions France.
Eight assistant referees will be making their Six Nations debut including Scot Hollie Davidson.
Read the full list of referee appointments here.
2024 The Six Nations Fortress in its entirety
All times GMT
Round one
Friday, February 2: France v Ireland,
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Kick forward: 8 p.m
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Centre: Orange Velodrome, Marseille
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Referee: Karl Dickinson (English)
Saturday, February 3: Italy v England
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Kick forward : 2.15 p.m
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Centre: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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Referee: Paul Williams (NZ)
Saturday 3 February: Wales v Scotland
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Kick forward: 4.45 p.m
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Centre: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Referee: Ben O’Keefe (NZ)
Round two
Saturday, February 10: Scotland v France
Saturday, February 10: England v Wales
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Start: 4.45 p.m
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Centre: Twickenham Stadium, London
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Referee: James Doleman (NZ)
Sunday, February 11: Ireland v Italy
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Kick forward:3 p.m
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Centre: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)
Round three
Saturday, February 24: Ireland v Wales
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Kick forward: 2.15 p.m
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Centre: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Referee: Andrea Piardi (Iita)
Saturday, February 24: Scotland v England
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Start: 4.45 p.m
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Centre: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Sunday, February 25: France v Italy
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Kick forward:3 p.m
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Centre: Arena Decathlon, Lille
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Referee: Christophe Ridley (English)
Round four
Saturday, March 9: Italy v Scotland
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Start: 2.15 p.m
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Centre: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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Referee: Jaco Peyper (USA)
Saturday, March 9: England v Ireland
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Start: 4.45 p.m
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Centre: Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff
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Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
Sunday, March 10: Wales v France
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Kick forward:3 p.m
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Centre: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Referee: Luke Pearce (English)
Round five
Saturday 16th March: Wales v Italy,
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Kick forward: 2.15 p.m
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Centre: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Saturday, March 16th: Ireland v Scotland
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Start: 4.45 p.m
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Centre: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Referee: Matthew Carley (English)
Saturday, March 16th: France v England
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Start: 8 p.m
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Centre: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
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Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)
Who are the favorites to win the 2024 Six Nations?
Ireland and France are the bookmakers’ favourites, with England a little behind. Scotland, Wales and Italy are not much favoured
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France to win: 5/4
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Ireland to win: 6/4
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England to win: 7/1
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Scotland to win: 14/1
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Wales to win: 25/1
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Italy to win: 500/1
Correct choice on January 8, 2023
