The Six Nations have confirmed the game between Italy and England will go ahead as planned, but there are plans to move the Women’s and U20 matches. The tournament had already made the call to postpone both the men and women’s matches between Italy and Ireland in Dublin on 7 and 8 March due to concerns over the coronavirus. The outbreak of the coronavirus in northern Italy had some calling for the 2020 Six Nations to be axed altogether. That would have likely caused uproar in France, who remain on course to win a first Grand Slam since 2010. England though also have a slim chance to win the championship with plenty resting on their final scheduled fixture against Italy in Rome.

Source: Express March 02, 2020 17:59 UTC