The Nations Championship returned this weekend as rugby union’s inaugural international competition reaches its exciting autumn finale.
After the first half of fixtures that took place over the summer, the tournament concludes over the coming weeks ahead of a series of finals that all take place at Twickenham.
First up is a visit from old rivals Australia on Sunday, before a reunion with former boss Eddie Jones and Japan, plus a high-profile showdown with the All Blacks of New Zealand.
But what exactly is the Nations Championship and how does its somewhat convoluted format work? Standard Sport explains below.
What is the Nations Championship?
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