The Leek XV receives the Chardon XV on Saturday, at the end of the first day of the Six Nations Tournament.
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After Ireland’s demonstration against France in the clash of favorites, it is two outsiders who launch their Six Nations Tournament. Wales host Scotland in a balanced duel on Saturday February 3. The Leek XV, quarter-finalist of the last World Cup where it was beaten by Argentina, is beginning its reconstruction phase. With the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar, the departure of Louis Rees-Zammit for the NFL and the injury of Taulupe Faletau, Wales will give young fullback Cameron Winnett a chance, no selection on the clock .
For Scotland, Finn Russell will start at fly-half and captain, having just been voted Scottish player of the year. Toulouse fullback Blair Kinghorn is out, replaced by Kyle Rowe. The XV du Chardon has been chasing a title in the Tournament since 1999.