2025 Six Nations: Round 1 Team Announcements

The 2025 Six Nations starts this Friday (January 31st) and lineups have begun to emerge for the opening weekend.

Here, you can find each team announcement to help you with your predictions and fantasy teams on Superbru.

Remember, the Superbru Rugby app is the best place to follow the tournament for live scores, news updates and of course our Predictor and Fantasy games.

Here are the Round 1 team announcements:

France vs. Wales

Most expect a difficult night for Wales in Saint-Denis, but will recalls for several experienced players help them compete? Damian Penaud is a notable absentee for France as his injury means Theo Attissogbe is set to start on the wing.

Scotland vs. Italy

The big Scotland news ahead of this tournament is that captain Sione Tuipolotu has been ruled out of the entire Six Nations with injury. Stafford McDowall starts at 12 in his place, while Rory Darge and Finn Russell are co-captains. Underdogs Italy certainly look as if they have the potential to do some damage if given the chance, with Monty Ioane and Ange Capuozzo providing plenty of speed on the wings.

Ireland vs. England

A huge opening game for both nations in Dublin. Ireland have opted to start Sam Prendergast at 10, while England are lining up with both of the Curry twins in their back row and Cadan Murley will make his debut on the wing.