SIR CLIVE WOODWARD’S

SIX STARS TO WATCH

OWEN FARRELL (ENGLAND)

IN A team of many talents Farrell is undoubtedly the fulcrum. The organiser behind the scrum, hardman tackler, second distributor and ultra-reliable goal-kicker.

GARETH DAVIES (WALES)

BIG shoes to fill with Rhys Webb injured but I love watching this talented scrum-half, especially his brilliant stepping and running. Has a crucial role to play.

MATTHIEU JALIBERT (FRANCE)

THIS 19-year-old fly-half is a confident, precocious talent who will hopefully feel free to express himself and display his attacking talents.

SERGIO PARISSE (ITALY)

THE great man is set to surpass Brian O’Driscoll’s record number of minutes in the Six Nations later in the tournament. Italy need five world-class performances from the legendary No 8.

CONOR MURRAY (IRELAND)

WORLD CLASS with a complete set of skills which he cleverly employs to suit the occasion. His half-back partnership with Jonny Sexton is key. Eye for a try also invaluable in close games.