09-03-2024, 01:07 PM
Do like that this week (and next to an extent) has both Six Nations matches on the same channel back-to-back. It is nice not having to change channel, or miss the start or end of either broadcast. This a rare occurence in this agreement, though happened almost every time when the BBC and ITV had equal split.
To the presentation, and the ITV porgramme info is suggesting that ITV has returned additional pitchside presentation for the upcoming England matches. Today has three pundits alongside Mark Pougatch 'in the studio' with two others pitchside; with this at Twickenham it feels unlikely this will be hosted from Ealing. It is similar next week, but a bit more understandable if the dead rubber France v. England is presented from the studio rather than Lyon.
With Ireland likely being the main story and winning the Grand Slam next weekend, the current plan has Mark Pougatch hosting Ireland v. Scotland, though Nick Mullins remains on the England match. Jill Douglas with a rare chance to host an England game.
Over on the BBC, I'm sure everyone across Twitter and elsewhere will be delighted that Jonathan Davies will be in the commentary box for both of their remaining matches. The blurb for the Wales v. Italy match not really helping him out by describing him as a 'Five Nations winner'.
www.itv.com
To the presentation, and the ITV porgramme info is suggesting that ITV has returned additional pitchside presentation for the upcoming England matches. Today has three pundits alongside Mark Pougatch 'in the studio' with two others pitchside; with this at Twickenham it feels unlikely this will be hosted from Ealing. It is similar next week, but a bit more understandable if the dead rubber France v. England is presented from the studio rather than Lyon.
With Ireland likely being the main story and winning the Grand Slam next weekend, the current plan has Mark Pougatch hosting Ireland v. Scotland, though Nick Mullins remains on the England match. Jill Douglas with a rare chance to host an England game.
Over on the BBC, I'm sure everyone across Twitter and elsewhere will be delighted that Jonathan Davies will be in the commentary box for both of their remaining matches. The blurb for the Wales v. Italy match not really helping him out by describing him as a 'Five Nations winner'.
www.itv.com