Six Nations release statement on Italy v England fixture after conflicting reports

Thursday, 05 March 2020 at 13:09

bySteven Smith

A statement from Six Nations said: "Six Nations notes the decree issued by the Italian Government on March 4 with respect to all upcoming sporting events in that country.

"The decision has now been taken to postpone the three matches between Italy and England (Men’s, Women’s, and U20) set to take place over the weekend of 13/14/15 March, with the intention to reschedule them at later dates.

"Based on the information that is currently available, all other Six Nations matches are set to go ahead as scheduled.

"As previously stated, Six Nations fully intends to complete all 15 games across all three championships when time allows. We will refrain from making any rescheduling announcements while we keep assessing the situation.

"Six Nations will continue to monitor developments with our unions and their respective governments and health authorities. We remain fully supportive of any preventative measures taken in the interests of overall public health in relation to the Coronavirus and we will respect instructions provided by government authorities and health organisations."

EVERY Six Nations Participants Highest Paid Player

France - Morgan Parra £570,000

The Clermont Auvergne scrum-half star is a precious commodity in France because he’s also a top-class goal-kicker and is a hugely popular figure with the country's rugby watchers.

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Ireland -Johnny Sexton £536,000

Happy back at Leinster and being “looked after” in terms of money and the number of matches in which he plays by the Irish Rugby Union.null

Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates after the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)

Scotland - Stuart Hogg - £550,000

The Scotland fullback was the highest paid player at Glasgow Warriors (£350,000) but added another healthy chunk to his pay-packet by joining the Premiership side. He earns £15,000 more annually than Racing fly-half Finn Russell (£335,000).

Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on December 29th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

England - Maro Itoje -£750,00 to £1 million

The Lions and Saracens lock is regarded as a poster boy of English rugby but is also a top player with his ability rewarded in his pay.

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Wales - Dan Biggar – £650,000

Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. However, he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.