Public figure snapshot
England has named a strengthened team for the Nations Championship opener against world champions South Africa at Ellis Park, with Jamie George captaining in Maro Itoje’s absence and a host of recalled players returning from injuries.
Six nations teams start the Nations Championship by facing off against southern teams in July, with Scotland playing Argentina in Córdoba and a slate of matchups that will define the tournament’s early tone. The inaugural event will be broadcast on ITV and STV in the UK, with daily live coverage.
Sweden has clawed back into form after a dismal World Cup qualifying, with Isak and Gyökeres headlining a new, more fluid attack under Graham Potter. Sweden’s manager is guiding a fast, flexible system that contrasts with a poor recent qualification campaign, and the team is showing signs of progress ahead of the finals.