Names on back of shirts for all teams
Players' names are set to feature on the back of shirts for all teams in this season's Guinesss Six Nations Championship.
England, Scotland and Italy displayed names in last season's tournament, but Wales, Ireland and France are now ready to follow suit in what would be a first for the men's competition.
An agreement has been reached in principle, with a final green light awaited.
The competition kicks off in Marseille on February 2 with an eagerly-anticipated opener between France and Ireland. The following day's action sees England tackling Italy in Rome and Wales hosting Scotland.
England have suffered another setback with the news that prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins' Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury continues to be assessed.
Marler's fellow loosehead props Ellis Genge, Bevan Rodd, Mako Vunipola and Val Rapava-ruskin are also on the sidelines.
Head coach Steve Borthwick's problems include a four-match ban being imposed on Saracens' Vunipola, who was sent off for a dangerous tackle against Premiership opponents Newcastle.
Although he will be available if required for the Six Nations, Vunipola cannot play again until after Saracens' Premiership appointment with Exeter, which is only a week before the Italy clash.
On the 88-cap Marler, who was hurt during Quins' victory over Gloucester 10 days ago, the club's head coach Danny Wilson said: "There is still a little bit of assessment going on. He is not going to play this weekend - that is pretty clear.”