Who will win the Six Nations?

[ste1000]

My heart says England, my head says this is unlikely. On autumn international form, Wales look good...

What say you?

[mossym]

would love to say ireland, but everything points at the welsh again

[Mr Jason B]

Wales all the way innit butt.

Although,saying that, they usually do crap when they are expected to do well.I think they thrive on being the underdogs

[LFC_SL]

I don't see anybody stepping up to challenge the Welsh

And I suppose Saturday is as good a time as any for the Italians to break their duck

[Dony]

Through blind loyalty I voted Ireland. In my defence though, Ulster Leinster and Munster have all been showing good form recently, so if they can take that to the national team they could give Wales a run for their money.

That is if the beat the French tomorrow.

[deantown]

i love the six nations , i look forward to this every year , it is the one competition where you can feel the tackles going in and the players (usually) get up and walk away . they put those highly paid prima donnas (footballers to shame. anyway i think wales will win again. i will live in hope that scotland can cause a couple of shocks - well i can dream cant i

[Iaind]

I think it's between Ireland, Wales and France to win, with Wales probably just edging it. Wooden spoon again between Italy and Scotland (sadly).

However, Wales haven't beaten Scotland here in Murrayfield for a good number of years and the Scots do get a lift from playing at home - we actually scored a try for the first time in ages last time out.

Each year, Italy are getting a little bit stronger and better and I think, if not this year, then certainly in the next two, they will be in a position to give the other teams a run for their money and not just be the whipping boys of the group.

Much prefer this to footie, you can feel the passion in the players. Admire the fact that they can take a crunching tackle from three monsters at once and then just get up and play on - no falling over when someone looks at you in a funny way - that and the RESPECT they show the refs, no backchat, just accept the decision and get on with it. And it's on BBC and not ITV so no advert breaks when the tries are scored!

Iain

[Reepicheep]

I would like to say England but I think Wales will pull it off again.

Ireland are always look like they have the team to do the job but always seem to throw it away and under perform. Same with France.

Scotland may do better his year if they can repeat the form they showed in the autumn.

[huwg]

I think the first round of matches will all be very tight,

Italy have picked 9 forwards so will be trying to grind out a victory as much as the ELV's allow them to. England have taken the right option in picking a side just to win against Italy, it is a lot easier to build on a victory than having the press on your back after a defeat at home to Italy.

Scotland must make use of Wales' lineout weaknesses.

I cannot call the winner between Ireland and France.

Here's what I've posted in the HD theread...

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I think it will be a very tight one this year, Wales are the Bookies favourites, but I think we'll really struggle up in Scotland in the first match. The Scots could (and should) have beaten South Africa in the AI's and should not be underestimated. Wales also travel to Paris for a tricky match at a stupid time (Friday night!)

France have the players to win it but the coach will probably spend half of the matches experimenting.

Ireland are some peoples joint favourites and it really is time for them to follow the success of Munster.

England... hmmm it is difficult for me to form an opinion of them as many of the pundits seem to dismiss their chances, yet at the same time fill their Lions team with English players (Guscott has Jonny at 10 & Dallaglio has 8 English players (6 from his club Wasps) in his Lions 15). I expect England to be challenging for the trophy, but I suspect they will lose 2 matches.

My money would be on Wales , but I don't think there will be a Grand Slam.

For the sake of the Lions, we need all the home nations to hit form.

Also, for the sake of the tournament, we need England to play well. Otherwise it will be another non-vintage year as far as the often one eyed press are concerned.
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[Guardo Bosque]

England's team selection is worrying devoid of any attacking guile. Tries will be hard to come by today.

[huwg]

England will really need to improve if they are to have a hope against either Ireland or France, a great game over in Dublin.

Playing Bergamasco at scrum half was a complete failure, he gifted the first half to England.

[pixelpixel]

Get in.......Thats pay back for last year. Go on Ireland

[plazmoid]

I would love to see Scotland win it but being realistic i think that ireland will win it. I don't see wales being as big a force as thought.

[IAN P]

Judging by today's performance,England wouldn't win a raffle.Truly dire.

Ireland were impressive.


That'll be yeterday's performance by the way.

[IAN P]

You'll not see better knockouts than that outside of a boxing ring.

You'd think,being professional rugby players,the 2 players that were sparked out would know how to tackle their opponents correctly.

Hope they're both ok.


Great game by the way.