The Six Nations has strenuously denied suggestions that France and Italy could be dropped as part of a 'Four Nations' tournament, and insists it remains committed to finishing this year's competition.
The world rugby calendar is currently on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with a whole round of fixtures left unplayed in this season's tournament.
Ireland and Italy both have two games left to play, and there has been plenty of speculation over what will happen next over the last few weeks.
The upcoming autumn internationals have also been thrown into doubt, with Wales due to take on New Zealand and South Africa.
There has already been some suggestion that those games will be scrapped, along with Wales' summer tour of New Zealand.
Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies recently claimed that contingency plans were already being discussed should autumn fixtures be cancelled, adding that a streamlined 'Four Nations' could be one of the proposals on the table.
However, tournament chiefs have insisted they remain committed to finishing this year's tournament in full, although they have not yet detailed how that will happen.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Six Nations together with its constituent unions and federations is committed to completing the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship and hopes to stage postponed matches later this year.
"In exploring rescheduling options, the health and safety of players, associated staff and of course supporters is our number one priority and any rescheduled matches will be subject to government guidance and to travel restrictions between countries.
"Six Nations remains in close contact with all relevant authorities to ensure these matches can take place in a safe environment.
"Six Nations and its constituent unions and federations continue to work closely with World Rugby, the Southern Hemisphere unions and all other rugby stakeholders on contingency plans regarding Autumn Internationals and the recently impacted Summer tours.
"The current situation is fluid and fast changing with countries at different stages in battling this pandemic. We anticipate it will take a few more weeks before the situation becomes clearer and we can present more definitive options in which to resume activity."
