The Six Nations championship trophy has sustained hearth injury and might be changed for 2027.
After the newest spherical of the match, the automobile transporting the trophy was caught up in an incident. Nobody was injured however the trophy was so broken that it can’t be absolutely restored.
A brand new substitute might be manufactured for subsequent yr’s occasion.
The winners of this yr’s match might be offered with an an identical exhibition trophy.
The present trophy, made out of silver, was created in 2015 to “reflect the tournament’s evolution”.
In an announcement the Six Nations mentioned: “A brand new trophy might be commissioned in the identical design as the unique, with supplies from the unique being included into the brand new trophy, guaranteeing its historical past is respectfully transferred to the brand new creation.
“The new trophy will take approximately 365 hours of skilled craftsmanship to create, meaning it will be unveiled ahead of the 2027 championship.”
