Thursday 2 February 2023

SIX NATIONS 2023 WEEK 1 AND TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Here we are again, back on the horse to review the opening weekend of the 2023 Six Nations. Our expert panel of "Don" Tony Harjette, James McKillop, Tim "Oracle" Bradley, Mark "Valley" Jones and Al Buckle review the first two games and prospects for the tournament overall.

Wales v Ireland - despite being number one in the world and favourites for the RWC in eight months time, Ireland has not won in Cardiff for 10 years, but surely they will overcome an aging Welsh side, even with Gats back in the chair.

England v Scotland - having only won the Calcutta Cup once in five years, and with a new coach and a few new faces a few months before France tournament, can England overcome a confident, settled Scots side who will not fear the opposition as much as they have done in the past.

Will England benefit from the Borthwick bounce?