It’s been a long 18-20 months and we’ve looked forward to this day.

Party to tour South Africa consists of 16 backs and 21 forwards

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Eddie Jones makes three changes for Saturday’s clash against France at Twickenham

Shock defeat by Cornish Pirates a sobering start to life for Saracens in the Championship

Ollie Lawrence out of the 23 altogether with Owen Farrell moving to inside centre

English prop has been sidelined since November with a calf and achilles injury

Willie John’s debut; Beirne’s ruck rating; Thomas stars despite Racing exit

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

England internationals are unlikely to play league rugby before the Six Nations kicks off

What might simply look like a poor throw is more often than not a deeper system failure

England’s brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over Ireland

How Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucial

Our rugby correspondent looks at the players who impressed in this year’s fractured tournament

Eddie Jones has named his XV to face Italy in Saturday’s final round of the Six Nations

Lewis Ludlam in isolation while doubts linger over other players

Saracens’ director of rugby impressed by his frontrow despite lack of preparation

In the long run Saracens loss will fuel a relatively young squad in years to come

Mako Vunipola immense at scrum time as visitors harrass and hound in the back field

Province leave themselves too much to do as they are dumped out of Champions Cup