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    What is Six Nations fallow week? Why the championship sometimes takes a weekend off

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    England and the other Six Nations sides will have one fewer week off in 2026 (Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

    From 2026, teams will have to make do with one fewer Six Nations fallow week

    Rest weeks are common in the Six Nations. Here's what you need to know about the championship breaks

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