With the 2023 Guinness Six Nations commencing this weekend, rugby fans have started talking about a memorable advert that was pulled from our screens.
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The BBC Sport advert sees fans of the home nations all cheering for England, with the reveal being “The Six Nations, it’s not about who you want to win… it’s about who you want to lose.”
BBC Sport decided to pull the advert ahead of the 2012 competition, over fears that it was anti-English.
However, the rugby community enjoyed the joke in good spirits, and for years have watched the video as an annual Six Nations tradition.
Many rugby fans believe that this is one of the best adverts that had been made for the Six Nations.
The video celebrates the home nations and their diverse backgrounds, with a grass roots focus that makes it relatable for fans of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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2024 Six Nations fan bases ranked from worst to best
The guys over at Host A Fan have attempted to rank the Six Nations fan bases.
They’ve based their ranking, from most important to least, on six different categories:
- Home Stadium Atmosphere
- Passion
- Away Support
- Online Public Vote
- Anthem & Other Songs
Read their full analysis and ranking by CLICKING HERE.
Or check out the brief ranking below:
#6. France – 4.3
They Said: ” The French also score below-average rating for both Away Support and Home Stadium Atmosphere, the latter not helped by the fact you need a telescope (never mind a pair of binoculars) to see the pitch (never mind the action) from some of the seats at the Stade de France.”
#5. Italy – 4.4
They Said: “Like the French, they are let down by Away Support and, most impactfully, Home Stadium Atmosphere, which can often suffer from one-sided, processional performances on the pitch, although thankfully, these are becoming rarer occasions.”
