Warren Gatland has hit out at the RBS 6 Nations fixture scheduling . Gatland claims England and Wales always get the hardest opening ties . Ireland have faced Italy in round one in seven of the last 14 competitions . The RFU is set to announce a new schedule for next season on Monday, which will see all Six Nations matches played over two weekends rather than just one.
Warren Gatland has hit out at the RBS 6 Nations fixture scheduling . Gatland claims England and Wales always get the hardest opening ties . Ireland have faced Italy in round one in seven of the last 14 competitions . A Six Nations spokesperson claimed the draw is made by an impartial vote .