Brutality, home wins and drop goals: what to expect from the Six Nations

Away wins are likely to be rare, drop goals less so and the women’s competition looks to be between England and France

Discounting matches against Italy, there were two away wins last year, both by Ireland. Twelve months before that just one, by England. On both occasions the side best equipped to win on their travels took the title so expect away victories to be at a premium again.

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