Post Number One

Well, here goes my first post with my predicions for this weekends 6 Nations:


Saturday 13 March14:30 - Ireland v Wales 17:00 - Scotland v England Sunday 14 March14:30 (15.30 local) - France v Italy

The 6 Nations restarts with the match of the weekend as Ireland take on Wales at Croke Park. The match sees Brain O'Driscoll reach another milestone in his career as his hundredth cap for Ireland comes up. There is always intense rivalry with Wales, and Ireland need to be careful as the Welsh can play well when they want to, and they aren't going to die wondering, they are absolutely going to throw the kitchen sink at Ireland. Ireland though, are adept at fielding all manner of aerial assaults, and their class and experience should see them through in a fitting celebration of Brian's centenary.

Next up is England versus Scotland at Murrayfield for the Calcutta Cup. England came unstuck in their last outing against Ireland, as did Scotland against Italy. Martin Johnson has fashioned a team in his own image, and I'm sorry to tell you Martin but the results are not pretty. Neither England nor Scotland (nor Italy) seem to have a gameplan, only lots of ugly bashing away at the opposition. England will be desperate to get their campaign back on track, and Scotland's campaign is still stuck in the station so they will be equally desperate to come away with a victory, and will play passionately in front of their home fans. It could really go either way, England should pull through, but if they don't, I can tell you for a fact the whole rugby world will be smiling from ear to ear on Sunday.

Finally, France take on Italy on Sunday at the Stade De France in Paris. Barring a miracle, this is going to be a large defeat for Italy, as France are running like a finely tuned engine, while Italy's engine is puffing smoke and spluttering all over the place. This looks an easy run in to the Grand Slam for the French.

Enjoy the rugby.