Six nations prognostications

[chickenfeet]

Round 3 of the Six Nations is almost upon us and it provides three mtches, any or all of which could produce an upset.

Ireland vs Wales

Ten days ago this looked a certain victory for Wales. Ireland have been totally unconvincing so far and Wales have looked quite sharp. However, Ruddock's resignation and Thomas' withdrawal through injury must raise questions about the Welsh. They are still, on paper, a stronger team and the main thing Ireland have going for them is that the game is at Lansdowne.

Ireland 23 - Wales 30

France vs Italy

I wish this game was in Rome but it's not. Home field will not be much of an advantage to the French as the Parisian crowd is as fickle and unpredictable as the French team. France will also miss Fabien Pelous, who is injured. The French midfield has been really woeful so far and if it continues wobbly, Italy have a real chance. Still, France will probably muddle through.

France 20 - Italy 10

Scotland vs England

At last, an interesting Scotland - England game! The Scots have looked in remarkably fine fettle recently but the England forwards must have salivated watching the scrum that led to the Welsh penalty try. The Scots will play like men possessed in front of a Murrayfield crowd doing a collective impersonation of the clan McAdder but they won't be able to keep it up against a bigger, faster, fitter England side. Expect this one to go like England - Wales; close for an hour and then a rout for twenty minutes.

Scotland 13 - England 41

Comments

[frankie-ecap.livejournal.com]

Hah. I'm almost tempted to watch the Scotland-England game.

[f4f3.livejournal.com]

i hope you gave into the temptation.

[f4f3.livejournal.com]

Well... you were close on the Scotland game until the last quarter.

[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

Home fie;s advantage is proving remarkably potent. In nine games only England have won on the road.

[f4f3.livejournal.com]

Yes, although only they have played Italy in Rome, so that might change next time.

[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

I really wonder whether Ireland would have beaten Italy in Rome. It took the ref to get them the win in Dublin. It will be interesting to see how Scotland do in Rome.

[f4f3.livejournal.com]

It's not that long since we lost there...

But if they play as they did against Wales and keep 15 players on the pitch I don't have too many worries.