Six Nations Weekend 6 & 7 March

[Guest Paddypunter]

Little bit early in the week but feel there is real value in the handicaps this weekend: England (-21 points) V Ireland (+21 points) Think this is far too high. Ireland will more than likely lose this game but I feel a level of 10-12 points is about right, given their performance against Wales last week (Sorry Garth btw!). With Brian O'Driscoll in splendid form I can see Ireland taking the game to the English in the first half as they will want the scalp of the world champions, plus it is their only chance of getting something out of the tournament as they have already lost to France. They may fall away a bit in the second half as they did against Wales and France, but I cant see a rout on the cards. Also going for an Ireland penalty as the first score of the game, although I haven't checked the price as yet. Italy (+4 points) V Scotland (-4 points) Handicap pegs the teams at virtually evenly matched (I'll probably eat my words when one wins by 3), so i've gone for Scotland in this as I just dont think they are that bad and they will not want to lose the battle of the wooden spoon. The Italians are a very physical side (bunch of fcukin animals:spank ) but Scottish pride is at stake. I Expect to see Scotland winning this one by at least 10 points. Wales (+10 points) V France (- 10 points) Gone for France here. Although Wales have home advantage, which may give them a push in the first quarter of the game, this will fade as soon as France get their nose in front. Gone for a French penalty as the first score of the game as Wales gave away a few dodgy ones against Ireland and I feel the French will take the points to get settled. On a point of interest, anyone know if the roof will be closed on the Millenium for this game or what factors they use in deciding to close the roof or not? Know it was closed for the Carling Cup yesterday. Summary of Bets with 100 pt bank: England V Ireland (+21pts) Ireland Italy V Scotland (-4pts) Scotland Wales V France (-10pts) France 80 pt treble at 10/11 each pays around 6.95 (I Think!) HtFt HT FT Ireland V England ==Ireland England Italy V Scotland ==Scotland Scotland Wales V France ==France France 10 pt treble on this (I'll post odds later) First score of the game : Ireland Penalty 5 pt single. France Penalty 5 pt single. Handicap Spreads are from paddypower. Any views would be very welcome on any of these bets.

[Guest Paddypunter]

Odds for htft and first score Dont have the odds for the htft and first score bets on websites yet so i'll post them after i get them in the shop tomorrow. They' ll probably go up on the site during the week anyway.