RBS Six Nations - Jonny Wilkinsons view

Jonny Wilkinson hero of the England Rugby Team, World Cup Winner and all round good guy.

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The British rugby hero speaks out about the squad’s surprisingly successful World Cup campaign last year and how England can build on these performances for the 2008 6 Nations tournament.

The 2008 RBS Six Nations promises to be the most open in years as Europe's showpiece rugby union tournament gets under way on Saturday.

Big-name retirements and coaching changes have marked a fresh start for most of the six countries involved.

World Cup finalists England and last year's champions France are the bookmakers' favourites for the title.

But with Wales, Ireland and Italy all hoping to atone for poor World Cups, the event may defy predictions again.

And with Scotland arguably enjoying the most stable build-up of any of the teams, the stage is set for the Celtic countries to challenge the traditional heavyweights of England and France.

Last year, France edged out Ireland for the title in the dying moments of their final match, and there is every chance that this year's tournament will be just as close.

England's run to last year's World Cup final has raised expectations after four years of underachievement in the championship, with third place their best finish since winning the Grand Slam in 2003.