This season's RBS Nations promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with little to choose between the sides.
Team by team guide
England - It is 12 months since the bright new dawn for English rugby and although the signs since have been encouraging, the pressure is now on to deliver.
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France - Having enjoyed a rare clean sweep in their autumn Tests - including wins over Australia and Argentina - France will head to the Six Nations in confident mood.
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Ireland - It was very much a case of ifs, buts and maybes for the Irish team in last season's championship.
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Italy - The 2013 Six Nations could well be the chance for Italy to throw down a marker for the future.
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Scotland - Scotland fans can rightly feel bemused by their country's form over the past 12 months.
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Wales - The defending Grand Slam champions have it all to do this time around if they are to defend their crown.
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