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The first six nations was in 2000 which England won. Before that it was called five nations because Italy wasnt involved until 2000. There were four nations from 1883 to 1910, and then France joined.
As the tournament was the 5 nations prior to this the actual first 6 nations winner was England in the year 2000. Scotland hold the title of the winner of the last 5 nations tournament.