Six Nations round one preview: will brute force be enough to crush Les Bleus?

England will look to dominate the battle at the breakdown against France in Paris

The Six Nations captains line up ahead of the 2020 championship
The Six Nations captains line up ahead of the 2020 championship 
(Image credit: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

A Six Nations immediately after a Rugby World Cup is always a tough tournament for players and the public.

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