We look at the strange power French TV directors have on games in their country
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The two sides of Marcus Smith
Rugby World finds out how the fly-half marries an almost childlike joy for the game with a steely focus and constant desire to improve
Who is Garry Ringrose: Ten things you should know about the Ireland centre
Find out more about the silky runner who has enjoyed plenty of success in his career
Who is Lewis Ludlam: Ten things you should know about the England flanker
Find out more about the Northampton Saints skipper
Who is Tomos Williams: Ten things you should know about the Wales scrum-half
The No 9 has represented his country in basketball as well as rugby – find out more
Who is James Hume: Ten things you should know about the Ireland centre
From his tattoo to why he has been hailed a 'complete player'
Downtime with… Glasgow No 8 Jack Dempsey
The back-rower talks early starts, Australian foods and his spirit animal
Six Nations France v Italy Preview
The French hope to prove they justify their favourites' tag
Who is Cameron Woki: Ten things you should know about the France forward
Rhys Jones reports on the versatile Bordeaux-Begles talisman
Who is Antoine Dupont: Ten things you should know about the scrum-half
Who is Antoine Dupont: Ten things you should know about the scrum-half Antoine Dupont was born in 1996, stands at 5ft 9in and weighs 13st 3lbs. But just who is…