Six Nations

[Big Welly]

After analysisning the England & Ireland games over the week, I think tyhe 6 Nations is clearly between these 2. Scotland has got to about 1/ millions to win the wooden spoon England were unlucky in not having a kicker available against Australia, and over complicated their play. The firts time they played simple rugby in open play they score a try. I think the squad will need to jel a little more, buty they must be good contenders. Ireland on the otherhand have gradually been climbing the ability stakes and I think the match bewteen these two will decide the 6 Nations

[rowdy]

Re: Six Nations Gidday! Don't claim to b an expert on the 6 nations, but would add 2 things to what u've said. 1) Would definately add France to the mix as well. Would somewhat disregard the lopsided result at the hands of the ABs. The ABs played an outstanding game, 1 of the best performances Ive seen from them for a while. France did it tough too through injuries, which most importantly saw Michalak have to move in to half-back. This young fullah is gona b a superb player, and seeing him back in the number 10 will surely make France a contender. Add to that a very good recent victory over the OZs, and the fact that they are defending champs, they could b value. 2) My pick at this stage would definately b England though. Surely they would have won that game v OZ if theyd kicked their goals. They didnt play well and only lost by 2. They are an improved team from the last 6 nations, and at this stage theres no reason JW wont b back so that fills a giant hole. It seems he may end up shifting to inside centre (where he started his career) to allow Hodgson to stay at 10. Either way having him back should add an average of 4-10 xtra pts a game for the English. England also gets the advantage this time round, of facing the French at home. H Paul might b lucky to stay in the mix, but if he does then for the 6 nations I think he would b the perfect bench/impact player. Would also like to see Dawson back too. Will wait to see how the odds react to the weekends matches but would have to say my money will be on the Poms this time round.