Okay, off the fence immediately, Ireland will win the Six Nations, but not a Grand Slam this year. They are (probably) the best team in the world at the moment, with best coach, most strength in depth and an awesome mix of experience and raw young talent. They are capable of winning all their home games, including England this Saturday, and will beat Scotland away, but will fall short against Wales in the final game, but win title on bonus points.
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| Another Championship but no Grand Slam this year |
Wales will finish second, despite beating Ireland, England and France, but will lose at Murrayfield against the Scots (just like two years ago). England and Scotland will fight it out for 3rd and 4th place, with England victorious over France and Scotland, but losing to Wales and Ireland. The Scots will beat Wales and France (away) but come up short against Ireland (home) and England (away).
France and Italy will tussle for the Wooden Spoon, with the French winning their final game against the Italians to hand them the "
cucchiaio di legno".
However, jumping back on the fence again, there are 7 games which could go either way, and could mean one of four teams could potentially win Six Nations - these are as follows (I have indicated my victor):
France v Wales (win)
Ireland (win) v England
Scotland v Ireland (win)
France v Scotland (win)
Wales (win) v England
Scotland (win) v Wales
Wales (win) v Ireland
What do you think?
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