The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” charges the crowd up with its familiar thumping riff, the capacity crowd ready to roar as Maro Itoje and Finn Russell prepare to lead the sides out. Out into the balmy air the players come, ready to reignite international rugby’s oldest rivalry.

Rugby’s Greatest Championship continues this weekend with matches at the Principality Stadium, Twickenham and Stadio Olimpico.