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Six Nations TV pundit line-ups in full as Sam Warburton and Jamie Roberts sign up for rival channels

A host of big name pundits have been lined up to bring you Six Nations analysis, with two Wales legends on rival channels.

BBC and ITV struck a deal last year to keep screening the games on free-to-air TV, with the former having the broadcasting rights to Wales and Scotland home games, while ITV have France, Italy, Ireland and England home matches. S4C still have their deal to broadcast Wales matches until 2026.

Sam Warburton is arguably the main draw on BBC in the coming weeks, while his Amazon Prime Video co-pundit Jamie Roberts will be on rival station ITV this time. The two men have established themselves as among the best pundits in the business, mixing forthright views with informative analysis.

This is how the TV channels will line up...

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ITV

The channel will show 10 live matches throughout the duration of the coveted tournament, and will broadcast two Wales games, while having access to four of England's matches.

The service will provide an array of talented broadcasters, as well as an abundance of former players to dissect each and every match. Mark Pougatch and Jill Douglas will be joined by Jonny Wilkinson and Lawrence Dallaglio, Maggie Alphonsi, Ireland icon Brian O'Driscoll, ex-Ireland skipper Rory Best, former Wales captain Gareth Thomas, Wales legend Jamie Roberts and Sir Ian McGeechan.

Also on board are ex-Scotland lock Jim Hamilton, Wallaby great George Gregan and former France star Benjamin Kayser.

Martin Bayfield will also be on hand reporting alongside Gabriel Clarke. The commentary box will feature Nick Mullins and Miles Harrison, who will be joined by Shane Williams, Gordon D'Arcy, Ben Kay, Scott Hastings, David Flatman and Danielle Waterman.

BBC

Gabby Logan will lead coverage on the service, and will be joined by a plethora of former stars and fellow talented broadcasters. They include Wales and Lions legend Sam Warburton, World Cup winner Martin Johnson, former Scotland international John Barclay and Ireland legend Tommy Bowe.

Andrew Cotter will provide commentary, and will be joined by co-commentators Jonathan Davies and Chris Paterson. Legendary referee Nigel Owens will provide analysis at key moments during each game. Sonja McLaughlan and Lee McKenzie will be pitchside to offer the latest developments from on and off the field.

S4C

As usual, the Welsh language service will provide coverage of every Wales game home and away, as well as Wales' under 20s matches.

Sara Elgan, Catrin Heledd and Lauren Jenkins will present the games, with Rhodri Gomer featuring pitchside. Cennydd Davies will be joined in the commentary box by Gwyn Jones, Jonathan Davies and Sioned Harries.

Shane Williams, Nicky Robinson, Dyddgu Hywel, Andrew Coombs, Lloyd Lewis and Ifan Phillips will be involved in the pre-match analysis on Clwb Rygbi Rhyngwladol each week.

Full Six Nations fixtures and TV channels

ROUND ONE

Sat 4 February

  • Wales v Ireland - 2.15pm - BBC One
  • England v Scotland - 4.45pm - ITV 1

Sun 5 February

  • Italy v France - 3pm - ITV 1

ROUND TWO

Sat 11 February

  • Ireland v France - 2.15pm - ITV 1
  • Scotland v Wales - 4.45pm - BBC One

Sun 12 February

  • England v Italy - 3pm - ITV 1

ROUND THREE

Sat 25 February

  • Italy v Ireland - 2.15pm - ITV 1
  • Wales v England - 4.45pm - BBC One

Sun 26 February

  • France v Scotland - 3pm - ITV 1

ROUND FOUR

Sat 11 March

  • Italy v Wales - 2.15pm - ITV 1
  • England v France - 4.45pm - ITV 1

Sun 12 March

  • Scotland v Ireland - 3pm - BBC One

ROUND FIVE

Sat 18 March

  • Scotland v Italy - 12.30pm - BBC One
  • France v Wales - 2.45pm - ITV 1
  • Ireland v England - 5pm - ITV 1

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