After a sabbatical of a few months, Ireland's marvellous win over NZ spurred me into action and has inspired me to pick up the blog again. Ireland were ruthless, clinical, marvellous last weekend in securing their first ever win over NZ, and Kiwis looked average under intense pressure. I wouldn't want to be Italy this weekend, as NZ will seek to remind people they are probably the most dominant All Black team ever.
This weekend's games will be interesting - England, with such a poor record against SA, should sneak a win against an underperforming Bok team in development. Scotland, with a few key player injured, including in front row, will struggle to match the in form Wallabies, and may have to wait to correct the injustice of the RWC 2016 QF. Wales, who were terrible last weekend against Oz, have dropped scared cows such as Roberts and Lydiate, in an attempt to overcome an improving Pumas team, who put 50 points on Japan.
And it is due to rain all day, which will favour SA, Scotland and Argentina, But, regardless I think the scores will be:
England by 10, Australia by 7, Argentina by 5.
Enjoy this festival of mud, beer and old friends.
