diff --git a/tests/tests_ethernet_initscripts.yml b/tests/tests_ethernet_initscripts.yml
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+# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause
+---
+# empty play to gather facts
+- hosts: all
+
+- import_playbook: tests_ethernet.yml
+  vars:
+    network_provider: initscripts
+  when:
+    - ansible_distribution_major_version != '6'