Six Nations Greatest: Stadiums

Six Nations Greatest: Stadiums

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live February 21, 2022 Duration: 49:35

This week Sam Warburton and Danny Care must choose their favourite Six Nations stadium. They've got the six current grounds to debate and rate them based on atmosphere, location, dressing rooms and which city offers the best night out.


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