ITV set to appoint shock replacement for Sir Clive Woodward ahead of 2025 Six Nations

The former England head coach, who famously led the national team to World Cup glory in 2003, has been a mainstay of ITV's rugby coverage for much of the past decade.

However, Woodward, 68, announced his decision to "go out on a high" after the tournament in France, choosing to focus on other business ventures.

Speaking about his departure, Woodward said: "ITV were very disappointed but after the Rugby World Cup I wanted to go out on a high. I will be at Twickenham still — but this time as a spectator and fan."

He added: "I would like to thank the ITV Sport team and my fellow panellists and co-commentators for so many great games and happy memories, and wish everyone the very best for an exciting Six Nations campaign."

In a potential shake-up for ITV's rugby coverage, former England head coach Eddie Jones is reportedly in line to join as a pundit for the 2025 Six Nations, which kicks off in February.

Jones, who will be in the UK with Japan this autumn, has no commitments during February and March, making him available to potentially provide expert analysis, particularly on England.

While neither BBC nor ITV has confirmed their line-up for the tournament, Jones would certainly be a high-profile addition, bringing a wealth of experience and insight to the studio.

One fan wrote: "Rugby is already declining in Wales and now children won't be able to watch their first game. Bad idea,"

A second said: "Getting to the Stade de France at the best of time is hard. Getting back after a 9:15 kick-off time will be a nightmare,"

Another simply stated: "Who's f***ing s*** idea was this?"

England will play the following day, as Scotland takes on Italy at Murrayfield, as announced by tournament organisers.

As per this year, the 2025 Championship will see BBC and ITV sharing coverage in the UK, with S4C offering Welsh language options. France Television will be the home of the Championship for French fans, RTE and Virgin Media will once again cover the games in Ireland. In Italy, Sky Italia will continue their coverage of the Championship in 2025. The host broadcast coverage will also be complemented by widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service.

Groundbreaking AI technology has unveiled its jaw-dropping forecasts for the next two decades of Six Nations glory, and the results are nothing short of mind-blowing.

According to the cutting-edge predictions, England is poised to clinch victory in a staggering five out of the next 20 tournaments, while Scotland is primed for a historic triumph, marking their first title since their Five Nations conquest in 1999.

However, the road ahead seems daunting for Wales, as the AI oracle forecasts a prolonged wait until 2041 for their next taste of Six Nations glory.

Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses such as England, Ireland, and France are slated to dominate the competition, casting a shadow over Welsh aspirations.

Check out the next 20 Six Nations winner's below.

2025: France

2026: Ireland

2027: England

2028: England

2029: Scotland

2030: France

2031: Ireland

2032: England

2033: Ireland

2034: France

2035: Ireland

2036: England

2037: Scotland

2038: France

2039: Ireland

2040: England

2041: Wales

2042: France

2043: Ireland

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