SIX NATIONS BECKONS

The first weekend of the much anticipated 2016 Six Nations will feature France v Italy, Scotland v England and Ireland v Wales. The second weekend features France v Ireland, Wales v Scotland (in the newly named Principality Stadium - is nothing sacred?) and Italy v England. In days of old, you would think France should win both home games, but after their RWC debacle, neither game is guaranteed, and also, that England should easily overcome the Six Nations whipping boys, regardless of venue, but BT Murrayfield (I know, I know) and Rome will be harder tests than in previous seasons. Wales may still have a number of players returning from RWC injury, as may Ireland who will be facing life post Paul O'Connell. It could be the most even (exciting) tournament for years.